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Designer - Electrical and Gas Distribution - Small Commercial

Atwell, LLC, San Antonio, TX, United States


Designer - Electrical and Gas Distribution - Small Commercial
Position Overview : As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers.

Key Responsibilities

Residential Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines:

Pole replacement, transformer replacements, residential single phase infrastructure projects and line expansions.

Overhead and Underground single phase service and meter installations and remodels up to 100 KVA according to host utility standards.

Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to residential customers.

Gas meter installation design.

Small Commercial Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines:

Pole replacement, transformer replacements, commercial single phase and 3 phase infrastructure projects and line expansions.

Overhead and Underground service and meter installations and remodels up to 300 KVA according to host utility standards.

Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to commercial customers.

Gas meter installation design to include high pressure and manifold design.

Distribution Planning Design:

Design and develop electric distribution projects (overhead and underground systems)

Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and system capacity evaluations

Review and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and utility standards

Coordinate with field crews, engineers, permitting agencies, and clients

Support new service connections, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements

Ensure compliance with NESC, local codes, and utility standards

Utilize GIS, CAD, and utility design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Katapult, ArcGIS)

Analyze outage data and recommend reliability improvements

Assist with storm response planning and system hardening initiatives

New Customer connections

Residential design

Commercial design

Subdivision design

Street lighting

Upgrade work on existing customer connections

Design overhead and underground distribution electrical and gas facilities. Work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement new and existing gas infrastructure, pole locations, substation design, and service design.

Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.

Collaborate with electric and gas utilities and private developers.

Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise.

Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions.

Qualifications

Knowledge of NESC, ArcFm GIS , SAP, Work Manager Software (overhead and underground).

Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.

1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Proficiency in one of the following MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS is required.

AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.

Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).

Pay Range

$1 - $1 USD

Atwell Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Competitive Compensation packages

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Work/Life

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

Competitive Compensation packages

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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