• Distribution Designer/Engieering Designer II

    ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. (Collinsville, IL)


    Candidates must be local to Collinsville, IL- Hybrid- in office 3 days/week- Remote -2 days

     

    Successful Distribution Designer candidates will have interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment.

     

    Project work may include joint use make ready, and street light projects. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

     

    Assignments may also include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, development of a BOM, estimating costs, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements or calculating a customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

     

    **Distribution Designer Responsibilities** :

     

    Design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems (operating from 4kV through 35kV), mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

     

    Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget.

     

    Field pole locations and take detailed notes on existing conditions. Fielding equipment to be provided and mileage is reimbursable.

    Distribution Designer Required Education & Experience:

    AS degree preferred but not required. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

     

    Background working with a utility performing design work.

     

    Ability to work in the field approximately half of the work week.

     

    Familiarity with Pole Loading software (O-Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pole Foreman) and SAP

     

    Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams

     

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

     

    Experience with projects in distribution design: using medium voltage switchgear, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects

     

    Experience with development of civil & electrical packages associated with complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments

    Preferred experience for all levels:

    Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus

    Position Details:

    + Pay Rate / Range:___$28.00-$45.00____________________

     

    _The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions._

     

    + Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

    1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

    2. Weekly Direct Deposit

    3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

    4. 401(k) with match

    5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

    6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

    7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership

    8. BB&T @ Work Program

     

    This program requires US Citizenship

     

    _ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans_

     

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