Distribution Designer III

The Opportunity

The Distribution Designer III is responsible for the creation of electric distribution designs. The Distribution Designer III coordinates with the clients, electric customers, and construction crews. Field work includes the collection of existing asset data before design creation and equipment location staking at the time of construction. The Distribution Designer III is capable of working independently and provides training and support for the Distribution Designer I & II roles.

• Create safe and efficient electric distribution designs using the Company standards
• Communicate with engineers for design approval
• Understand and follow the client's standards and changes to their needs
• Be proficient in a variety of desktop, mobile, and survey software used for the design process
• Have expert level of at least one design-related software
• Have experience with complex distribution design situations
• Collect field data of existing assets when a more experienced perspective is needed
• Stake facilities utilized, may be required to use survey-grade technology
• Create staking sheets
• Develop quality checklists and review other designers' work to ensure a quality product is delivered
• Review complex city, county, and state permit applications
• Share knowledge with the design team, scheduling, clients, crews, and contractors
• Actively mentor junior staff
• Be the point of contact for distribution customers, coordinating with clients, engineers, scheduling, right of way, third-party utilities, and construction crews
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure milestone deadlines are met
• Provide continuous updates on jobs to all parties involved with accurate date projection
• Demonstrate strong customer skills

• At minimum, a two-year technical degree in Engineering or related construction, GIS, or equivalent project management experience
• Preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in a Distribution Design or Distribution Construction
• Proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, NISC Mapwise, Small world, Trimble Access, O-Calc, PLSCADD, or other distribution design software and tools; expert level of at least one design-related software
• Complex distribution design project experience
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities
• Demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Takes ownership of the quality of work and coaches others to produce quality work
• Demonstrate openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards
• Must be authorized to work permanently in U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths.

And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees
-for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals.

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