Associate Designer

PDTD - TL1A / Power Delivery Transmission & Distribution

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The Associate Designer is responsible for:

- Collaboration with the Design Team to ensure assigned tasks are completed on time.

- Applying basic design principles to produce accurate and precise design deliverables.

- Knowledgeable of transmission and distribution materials associated with basic project designs.

- Utilizing design software to create designs that are compliant with all codes and client standards.

- Performs material selection and takeoffs for basic project designs.

- Review and understand project specifications, requirements, and standards.

- Coordinate with other team members to ensure design intent is transferred to the design drawings.

- Prepare transmission or distribution drawings including but not limited to cover sheets, plan and profiles, phasing

diagrams, structure detail drawings, and other detailed drawings.

- Maintain organized records of designs, drawings, and revisions.

- Provide quality workmanship for all projects and work performed.

- Supports a safety culture within group and demonstrates safe work practices into designs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

- Meeting deadlines set by Project Manager and/or Project Lead.

- Quality of work assignments.

- Report discrepancies in a timely manner.

AUTHORITY

- Identify quality or technical performance issues.

- Provide suggestions to improve performance.

- Identify Safety related issues.

COMPETENCIES

- Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and other drafting software.

- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

- Ability to learn transmission and distribution design software.

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in design and drafting work.

- Effective communication and teamwork skills and ability to work with others.

- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Basic knowledge of transmission and distribution project processes.

- Ability to identify quality issues related to basic designs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Two-year Associate’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.

- Associate’s Degree (non-technical) with minimum of 4 years work experience in a technical field or utility

environment and completion of a technical education program.

- Senior Technician with completion of a technical education program.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Traveling, as required, to ensure all project requirements and deliverables are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

- Normal office environment. Position may require extended hours with occasional local and out-of-town traveling.

Benefits:

- Paid Time Off

- Holiday Pay – 10 Annually

- Group Medical/Dental Insurance

- Life Insurance (Company Paid)

- Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

- 401(K) Matching Contribution

- Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan

- Long Term Care Insurance

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Fitness Center Reimbursement

- Annual Performance Bonus

- 9/80 Work Schedule

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Experience

Required

- A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in design in TL engineering or specialty area. Must be Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD and possess a greater understanding of drafting to support design projects.

Education

Required

- Associates or better in Civil Engineering or related field

- Associates or better in CAD/ Computer Aided Draft or related field

Preferred

- Associates or better in Engineering or related field

Skills

Required

- CAD

Preferred

- Designer - Mechanical

- Designer Civil

- Designer - Electrical

Behaviors

Required

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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