Power Distribution Designer - Remote

Power Distribution Designer - REMOTE
Location: United States 
Salary: $28-$38+/hour DOE + 1.5x Paid Overtime + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K w/ 5% match, PTO, Education Assistance
Job Type: Full-Time 
Core Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm ET + periodic overtime required 
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance is not available

Power Distribution Designer – REMOTE Description

Our client in the telecommunications industry is looking for a detail-oriented Power Distribution Designer to add to their team. This position offers the flexibility to work 100% remotely from anywhere in the United States. In this role, you will apply your knowledge and experience to generate solutions and CAD designs for the distribution and delivery of electricity. Designers perform tasks related to end-to-end design, make-ready design, joint-use design, pole replacements and permitting. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge and skills in the power utility industry and has experience with Make Ready Engineering (MRE) and distribution design. To be successful, you must be tech-savvy, an excellent problem solver, and able to work independently on complex tasks. This is a tremendous work-from-home opportunity and your chance to join a rapidly growing and successful company with a supportive team environment and future room for career advancement.

Power Distribution Designer - REMOTE Responsibilities

•    Support multiple electricity distribution projects for your assigned client
•    Complete drafting and design work to build, maintain, and improve power networks
•    Perform 2-D civil drafting and occasional 3-D design work
•    Provide solutions when the expected outcomes do not align with project requirements
•    Execute work orders for infrastructure solutions and designs
•    Complete projects with a focus on budget, quality, and timelines
•    Research right of way, property rights, pole ownership, and permit requirements 
•    Learn customer-based software, as needed, to facilitate project work 
•    Review and interpret general designs, engineering schematics, data, and notes
•    Apply established design guidelines, processes, and procedures to client projects
•    Assist in the preparation of bid documentation
•    Collaborate with Project Managers, Field Techs, Drafters, & Designers

Power Distribution Designer – REMOTE Qualifications

•    2+ years of experience in the electric/power industry is required 
•    Experience with distribution design & Make Ready Engineering (MRE) is required
•    CAD design & pole-loading software experience is required
•    Ability to read and comprehend engineering schematics required
•    Ability to travel to the corporate office for two weeks of onboarding training is required 
•    Ability to work overtime (paid 1.5X) as needed (up to 20 hrs. per month max) required
•    Valid driver’s license and insurance required