Distribution Design Engineer
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Lombard, IL
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and design services on overhead and underground utility distribution line projects (34kV and below)
- Prepare distribution line designs using client’s network software, design standards, and design processes.
- Working on multiple projects while prioritizing work
- Interface with utility clients and collaboration with design team
- Preparation and development of distribution construction packages for both overhead and underground projects
- Utilizing GIS information to aide in design
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members
- Regularly meet and correspond with clients, equipment suppliers, surveyors, and construction personnel
Typical assignments include
- Design for distribution facilitates utilizing client standards including, overhead and underground distribution for new/rebuild line projects as well as pole replacements, grid automation, new customer interconnections, cable replacements, joint-use, and cable vaults
- Prepare design calculations and material selection per design standards
- Field walkdowns
- Response to field questions during construction.
- GIS mapping
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
- 2-5 years of distribution engineering experience required
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Salaries for all position are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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