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TechServ Engineering
Posted 5 days agoVerified live 13h ago

Engineering Tech/Designer

Brief overview

Remote
High SchoolOr in progress
3+ yrsMinimum
Electrical Distribution DesignMaximoDDSSPIDAcalcOverhead and Underground Electrical Distribution SystemsPole Loading AnalysisUtility Standards and Construction DrawingsAutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft OfficeExcelAnalytical and problem-solving skillsWritten and verbal communication

Job description

Summary

TechServ Engineering provides consulting and engineering services to the electric utility and telecommunications industries. The company is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician/Designer to develop and document electrical distribution designs for construction, upgrades, relocations, and redevelopment projects while coordinating with project teams and meeting client quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

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
  • Previous professional electrical distribution design experience 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
  • Experience using Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc 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
  • Previous professional electrical distribution design experience 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
  • Experience using Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc 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
  • Works in a remote setting

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