Engineering Tech/Designer

Summary

TechServ provides consulting and engineering services to the electric utility and telecommunications industries. The company is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician/Designer to develop electrical distribution designs, perform pole loading analysis, prepare project documentation, and coordinate with project teams while meeting client standards, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical distribution designs in accordance with client standards, specifications, and applicable design requirements
• Utilize **Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc** to support distribution design, project documentation, pole loading analysis, and project workflow
• Prepare designs for new construction, system upgrades, relocations, rebuilds, and other electrical distribution projects
• Review field data and existing utility infrastructure to develop accurate and constructible designs
• Analyze reports, drawings, field information, and project requirements to plan and design distribution projects
• Perform and review pole loading calculations using **SPIDAcalc**
• Create, revise, and maintain design drawings, sketches, redlines, and markups
• Interpret and apply utility standards, design codes, specifications, and construction requirements
• Determine appropriate equipment, materials, and construction requirements based on project scope and client standards
• Review design packages for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and quality
• Ensure assigned projects remain within established scope, budget, and schedule
• Maintain accurate project information and documentation within **Maximo** and other applicable project management systems
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Engineers, field personnel, and other Designers
• Complete assigned projects within budgeted hours and established deadlines
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews as needed
• Travel to regional job sites in accordance with client and project requirements

Skills

• Previous experience designing electrical distribution systems is required
• Working knowledge of overhead and/or underground electrical distribution systems
• Experience interpreting utility standards, construction drawings, field notes, and design specifications
• Experience completing pole loading analysis and calculations using SPIDAcalc
• Ability to develop accurate, constructible distribution designs with limited supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Engineers, Project Coordinators, field personnel, and other Designers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
• Hands-on experience with Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc is strongly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other utility design/drafting software is preferred
• Associate's Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Utility, engineering consulting, or electric distribution industry experience strongly preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Previous experience designing electrical distribution systems is required
• Working knowledge of overhead and/or underground electrical distribution systems
• Experience interpreting utility standards, construction drawings, field notes, and design specifications
• Experience completing pole loading analysis and calculations using SPIDAcalc
• Ability to develop accurate, constructible distribution designs with limited supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Engineers, Project Coordinators, field personnel, and other Designers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel

Nice to Haves

• Hands-on experience with Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc is strongly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other utility design/drafting software is preferred
• Associate's Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Utility, engineering consulting, or electric distribution industry experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued career growth within TechServ