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Form of workUtility Designer
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
GPD is currently seeking a Utility Designer for our Energy team in our Akron, Indianapolis, or Pittsburgh office locations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Engineering Designer with 1-3 years of experience.
- Associates degree of Electrical Engineering Technology or Civil/Construction Engineering Technology required.
- AutoCAD experience required. Bluebeam and MS Office products experience preferred.
- Ability to create electrical single line drawings and/or civil design and layout drawings.
- Have a working knowledge of IBC, NEC codes, NFPA codes, and building construction methods.
- Ability to help keep projects on schedule and have the appropriate communication skills to accomplish this.
- Must be organized and possess strong communication skills and professional writing skills.
- Ability to lead weekly calls with utility companies and clients.
- Experience in supporting architects and engineers in design and organized documentation for project work.
- Ability to work within a team environment with individuals from various offices and disciplines, throughout design.
- Some travel may be required on occasions.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
Responsibilities will include:
- Permitting research, submittals, and proactive follow-up.
- Technical problem solving such as, researching design solutions, products, and alternatives.
- Engineering design and documentation with an emphasis in Energy and EV Charging.
- Preparation of construction documents based upon field surveys, available resources, and client requirements.
- Some travel and field work to collect data and develop solutions.
- Project planning.
- Collaboration with all disciplines and stakeholders.
- Supporting projects with technical design and documentation using AutoCAD.
GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering. GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
- Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Professional Development Support
- And much more…
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