Hybrid Distribution Designer

at Orbital Engineering, Inc.

• Job title: Distribution Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $33,000 - $91,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Trenton, United States

About the role

• Distribution Designer for Utility Services at Orbital Engineering in New Jersey. Support engineering design and field data acquisition for utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD, DDS) is beneficial
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
• Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• supplemental insurance options
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability coverage
• generous paid time off program