Designer I

About The Role
The Designer I designs overhead and underground electric distribution projects that will serve to strengthen the client's electrical grid. The incumbent will process field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades utilizing GIS software and a work management system provided by the utility.

Key Responsibilities

Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions

With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests related to overhead associated with electric distribution systems applying the prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures

Prepares computer assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance (QA), Design Supervisor, and other Designers

Prepares distribution circuit designs with basic understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts

With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects

Tracks and updates design activities within United Utility's project management system

Attends regular training sessions to maintain proficiency in design work

Promotes a safe work environment using United Utility's Gold Standard

Stays current on client guideline changes

Follows the United Utility safety procedures when out of office and in the field including the pre-job brief and vehicle inspections

Attends outside meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submit meeting notes for all client and designated internal staff at pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design stages

Assist with the gathering of information from field survey data and verify accuracy of maps and record drawings

Assist with storm restoration activities such as patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm

Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

Bachelor/associate degree in engineering, Technology, or 4 years related experience required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must pass background and credit check

Good oral and written communication skills are required

Ability to interact with clients in connection with project design responsibilities

Strong ability to tolerate change and willingness to be flexible

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Key Nice‑To‑Haves

Ability to utilize mapping software preferred

Accessibility
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact: HRSC@unitedutility.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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