Description

Distribution Designer

What We Do

Nearly four decades after its establishment, The Will Group has grown into a family of diverse companies that provide a comprehensive range of products and services to the construction and utility industries, including supply, engineering, and program management.

Who We Are

Operating under the philosophy and mission “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way”, the corporate culture of The Will Group fosters ingenuity and creativity with every endeavor. Our competitive distinction is our ability to be an all-encompassing resource for lighting, infrastructure, electrical, manufacturing, and sourcing needs. By directing the industry to our clients, we make positive contributions to our industry's needs and the bottom line. This process is not just transactional, it’s transformational.

About TWG Engineering

As an engineering services provider and industry transformer, our engineering services provide 'Ground Truth on Every Asset' through technology, experienced field technicians, and a staff of professional licensed engineers (PEs), professional licensed land surveyors (PLSs), GIS specialists, and certified planners. Together, we proudly serve many clients in the public and private sectors as well as the utility markets, while providing them with effective and efficient project designs and solutions that focus on each client's strategic business objectives.

Scope of Work:

The Distribution Designer will collaborate with project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various overhead and underground utility distribution projects that focus on circuits up to 34kV.  The designer will work within a small team and report their progress regularly to the director of engineering.  This position requires constant communication between designers and engineers on the team in addition to our field data collection team. The Distribution Designer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and draft distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, encompassing installation of distribution equipment, feeder replacements, cable upgrades, and new feeder designs.
• Create design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other essential deliverables.
• Conduct various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop assessment, and pole loading evaluations.
• Apply extensive knowledge of NESC standards and utility regulations, guidelines, specifications, and protocols.
• Gather and organize project-related data as requested by project managers.
• Conduct on-site inspections of overhead and underground electric facilities within public and private utility systems when necessary.
• Coordinate project communications concerning vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way issues, and outage planning.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visual aids to illustrate technical findings and project progress.
• Conduct pole loading analysis using software such as Poleforeman, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, PLS-CADD
• Provide training and guidance to the project team members.
• Ensure quality assurance and maintain technical coherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Complies with established company work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Cooperatively takes on other duties, roles, or responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior time management and organization skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree required.
• Three years of relevant experience designing Electrical Distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or at least one utility GIS
• Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to occasionally travel to job sites.

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually commensurate with experience.

Additional Benefits Include:      

• An excellent benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with company match, generous PTO allotment, paid volunteer time off, 10 ½ days of holiday pay, continuing education reimbursement and much more.
• A work environment that appreciates differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree required.
• Three years of relevant experience designing Electrical Distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or at least one utility GIS
• Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000