Distribution Designer

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (T1UD) is a certified woman-owned company that specializes in utility and customer-owned medium to high voltage substations. Our corporate culture is rooted in our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely.

T1UD is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning and Substation Engineering Company (SECo). This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.

Main Duties

- Perform site visits, data collection, detailed field inspection, topographic surveys, substation surveys, utility pole inspections, building investigations, manhole inspections, document field notes and other data required to develop design drawings.

- Coordinate and at times assist with the employees that perform records research, submit One Call System (POCS) design tickets for underground maps, National Joint Utilities Notification System (NJUNS) tickets, obtain right-of-way/easement maps, as-builts and other utility information.

- Develop conceptual plans and subsurface utility base maps that incorporate topographic features and existing utilities.

- Prepare, plan and profile civil designs and documentation to support overhead and underground electrical infrastructure projects.

- Prepare notes, instructions, permit applications, bid specifications, bill of materials, material requests, clearance requests, construction work order packages and other project related documents.

Desired Education, Experience and Training

- Associate’s degree in civil, electrical or related engineering program, or CAD certification/trade school program preferred.

- 3-7 years of qualified industry experience.

- Knowledge of electrical design for 4kv, 13kv and 34kv systems, as well as experience in cable pull plan preparation highly preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate construction drawings following client specifications and standards.

- Ability to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures, applicable codes and/or standards and meet project deadlines.

- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platforms.

- Basic written and verbal communication skills in English, and ability to communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.

- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.