Electric & Gas Distribution Designer
San Antonio, Texas
BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's San Antonio team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Electric & Gas Designer position is located in San Antonio and typically reports directly to a Project Manager or Engineer. The position will work on projects involving overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems, gas distribution systems, joint use, and, electric vehicle charging stations.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Design of electric & gas utility distribution systems
•Joint use coordination and make ready design to accommodate new fiber attachments
•Analyze data collected from existing electric utility distribution systems for the accommodation of the addition of fiber communications using PLS Pole, PLS CADD, and/or O-Calc on electrical distribution systems
•Use of a field data collection device to survey and collect information from existing electric utility distribution systems
•Prepare drawings, make ready construction prints, construction work orders, job packets and summary bill of materials
•Establish and maintain project team and client relationships, with strong emphasis on communication
•Follow safety procedures
•Other tasks as assigned
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program (or graduating soon) or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
•Knowledge of NESC
•Preferred experience:
o Electrical & gas distribution or make ready design
o Field data collection for use in electrical distribution or fiber design
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•Understanding of electrical utility distribution systems
•Willing and able to travel 10% within the United States
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
•Teamwork and Collaboration
•Communicates Effectively
•Problem Solving and Innovation
•Continuous Learning
•Customer Focus
•Values and Respects Others
•Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request.
If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor
of your interest and intent to apply before applying.