Designer I - Brattleboro, United States - United Utility Power Services, LLC

United Utility Power Services, LLC

Verified Company

Brattleboro, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Us
At United Utility, we are pioneers in the field of power infrastructure investments across the United States.

Headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA, we are committed to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions that support the growth and sustainability of the electric utility industry.

As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and safety.

About The Role
The Designer I designs overhead electric distribution projects that will serve to strengthen the client's electrical grid.

The incumbent will process field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades utilizing GIS software and a work management system provided by the utility.

Key Responsibilities

Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions
Prepares computer assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance (QA), Design Supervisor, and other Designers
Prepares distribution circuit designs with basic understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts
With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects
Tracks and updates design activities within United Utility's project management system
Attends regular training sessions to maintain proficiency in design work
Promotes a safe work environment using United Utility's Gold Standard
Stays current on client guideline changes
Follows the United Utility safety procedures when out of office and in the field including the prejob brief and vehicle inspections
Attends outside meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submit meeting notes for all client and designated internal staff at preconstruction, preengineering, and predesign stages
Assist with the gathering of information from field survey data and verify accuracy of maps and record drawings
Assist with storm restoration activities such as patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm
Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

Bachelor/associate degree in engineering, Technology, or 4 years related experience required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must pass background and credit check
Good oral and written communication skills are required
Ability to interact with clients in connection with project design responsibilities
Strong ability to tolerate change and willingness to be flexible
Displays a questioning attitude
Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Key Nice-To-Haves

Ability to utilize mapping software preferred

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