Senior Distribution Designer

Senior Distribution Designer

Job Locations: US-OR-Portland

ID: OR-4964

Category: Engineering

Type: Full Time

Work Location: Remote

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

E2 is looking for a senior-level Distribution Designer to join our team in our greater Portland or Salt Lake City area to support our major electric utility client. The successful candidate will perform field surveys of existing utility poles and underground vaults, collect data from digital records then apply company, industry, and regulatory standards and specifications to plan the construction, relocation, installation and/or maintenance of facilities and equipment associated with overhead and underground electrical equipment and utility infrastructure. The position will work under the direction of the Team Lead and will report directly to the Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering and design teams to produce and/or review overhead and underground distribution design packages.
• Produce and/or review overhead and underground distribution design packages, including construction drawings, materials inventory, voltage drop calculations, and GIS maps.
• Understand and apply knowledge of overhead or underground electric utility distribution designs and construction standards.
• Review design documents and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clear and concise comments and justifications for design deficiencies.
• Review revised designs for incorporation of comments.
• Identify trends or new issues and raise them for management review.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company and client standards.
• Provide technical support to junior designers.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of department and company goals.
• Participate in special projects or tasks as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology from an accredited college/university.
• 7+ years of experience in a utility distribution planning function.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Minimum six (6) years' experience with distribution design and construction standards for PacifiCorp.
• Minimum six (6) years' experience performing Pole Loading Analyses.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.