Distribution Designer

Position Overview:

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through meticulous design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Distribution Overhead lines:
  • Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions.
  • Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
• Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage:
  • Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
• Distribution Underground lines:
  • Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears.
  • Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
• New Customer connections
  • Subdivision design
  • Street lighting
  • Upgrade work on existing customer connections
• Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
• Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
• Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
• Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise.
• Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground).
• Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
• Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
• Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
• Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in Electric Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, and/or Communications (Fiber).
• Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Understanding and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and client requirements.

Locations include Denver, Lakewood, & Greenwood Village, CO. 

Pay Range - $27.00 -$55.00 base + bonus. 

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