Distribution Designer I, II, & III Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Distribution Designer

I, II, & III

United Utility Power Services, LLC New Orleans, LA About Us Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment. About The Role The Designer II 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 With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests related to overhead associated with electric distribution systems applying the prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures. 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 pre-job 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 pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design 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 power distribution design/engineering 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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