Distribution Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an Intermediate Distribution Designer to join its Projects business, focusing on Transmission & Distribution projects. This position is responsible for developing detailed design drawings, performing engineering calculations, and supporting distribution electrical design projects. The designer will work on overhead and underground distribution projects from feasibility through construction.

This opportunity is hybrid and can be based near the Gulf coast of Florida.

- Gainesville

- Jacksonville

- Lake City

- Mobile, AL

- Pensacola

Tallahassee

If you have a proven history of success and excel in tackling challenges within a dynamic, fast-paced setting, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects business supports Transmission & Distribution projects, providing innovative engineering solutions to optimize utility systems and modernize electrical infrastructure.

What We Can Offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Transmission & Distribution

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market.

- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

- Technical Design of distribution electrical projects through the entire project lifecycle: from conceptual and feasibility, though detailed design, to construction and service

- Support overhead and underground distribution engineering projects defining scopes of work, completing cost estimates, performing engineering calculations and developing detailed design drawings

- Support the preparation of technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports, and project calculations

- Respond to information requests during construction and complete project documentation including preparation of record drawings

- Maintain and enhance relationships with other design disciplines and external stakeholders and assist team leads and managers

- Conduct on-site condition evaluations and testing for structural integrity (up to 20%; as required)

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

- An Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college

- At least 3 years of experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution networks

- Knowledge of NESC/IEEE Standards and Codes and major utility Engineering Standards

- Proficiency in electrical design, including selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgear, reclosers, fuses, and other distribution equipment

- Experience with smart infrastructure equipment, such as automatic feeder switches, remote sensing switching, and capacitor banks

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

- Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to resolve technical issues

- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for high-profile projects

- Proven experience in collaborating with a team of engineers and designers to deliver projects

- Experience with GE Design Manager, Electric Office, (WMS) STORMS, (BOUD) Bently Open Utility Designer, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, AutoCAD, and/or PLS-CADD for overhead systems design

- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

- Authorization to lawfully work in the United States without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future is required

Desirable:

- Knowledge of structural, civil, and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering

- Experience with interconnecting distributed energy resources (DERs) and performing interconnection studies

- Experience in power system analysis (voltage drop, flicker, equipment loading, etc.) using CYME, ETAP, and/or EasyPower

- Experience with substation and transmission projects

- Proficiency in mapping and GIS applications

- Experience mentoring junior staff and leading the technical scope of small and large projects

- Experience working in both Canada and the U.S. for local utility companies

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.