Power / Electrical Distribution Designer

We have an immediate opportunity an entry-level Power/Electrical Designer in the Los Angeles County area. Must have good AutoCAD skills with basic fundamentals of Power & Systems. Will train to develop additional skills.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary and detailed drawings by hand or using computer aided drafting software.
• Prepare construction plans, material requirements and cost estimates for electrical distribution overhead and underground projects.
• Assist in the development of, DSP, Rule 20, and other major Overhead and Underground projects.
• Review field data, photos, etc. to meet requirements of latest updates and technologies of the customer.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet all requirements.
• Meet with clients to gather technical requirements.
• Translate Wind Loading / Pole Loading / compliance forms.
• Coordinate access to professional/private facilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, military bases, etc.) when applicable.
• Assist in field site meets; meet with developers, customers, local agencies.
• Work in a team environment.
• Communicate with internal staff and customer with appropriates media’s (email, fax, phone, video, etc.).
• Field check design layouts.
• Office check designs and redline changes.
• Recognize process waste and suggest changes.
• High attention to detail.
• Time management; prioritizing work and documenting tasks.
• Reporting anomalies to project management stakeholders through established tools or verbally.
• Wearing and utilizing all required safety PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) with situational awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times. This includes but is not limited to driving safely, stretching twice a day, good posture / ergonomics, and following all safety rules.
• Keeping a clean and organized workstation both physically and virtually.
• Punctual for daily start time and meetings.
• Fill out time keeping / accounting documentation on a daily or weekly basis.
• Travel to meeting and job site locations
• Work after normal hours as needed
• Daily schedule of 7am to 6pm Monday -Thursday

Qualifications:

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel),
• Experience and proficient in operating Autodesk AutoCAD
• Completed college or trade school course work, certification programs, or degree programs.

Preferred:

• Previous electrical transmission and or distribution experience
• Proficient in DM, AUD, and Spida-Calc software
• Previous experience with structural analysis software
• Engineer in Training designation
• Knowledge of Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, or Pacific Gas & Electric system design and construction requirements.

We offer a generous benefits package including company-paid medical insurance, paid holidays, 401k and paid time off (PTO)

Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.

Compensation based on experience.

(Electrical Engineer, AutoCAD, Excel, Designer, Planner, power, transmission, distribution)