Designer

Job Title: Designer

Location: New Orleans, LA

Starting Pay: Up to $30/hr for entry level

Contract to Hire: 6 month contract and then direct hire

Open to recent graduates (Associates or Bachelors)

Excellent training and advancement program

A Designer responsible for designing overhead electric distribution projects that strengthen the client’s electrical grid. The incumbent processes field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades using GIS software and the utility’s work management system.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or technology, or power distribution design or engineering experience, required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients on project design responsibilities.
• Ability to tolerate change and a willingness to be flexible.
• A questioning attitude.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• GIS experience preferred, not required

Job Responsibilities:

• Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions.
• With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests for overhead electric distribution, applying prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures.
• Prepares computer-assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance, the Design Supervisor, and other designers.
• Prepares distribution circuit designs, with a working understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts.
• With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and other documents and reports required for construction and maintenance projects.
• Tracks and updates design activities in project management system.
• Attends regular training to maintain proficiency in design work.
• Promotes a safe work environment
• Stays current on client guideline changes.
• Follows safety procedures in the office and in the field, including the pre-job brief and vehicle inspections.
• Attends meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submits meeting notes to the client and designated internal staff at pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design stages.
• Assists with gathering field survey data and verifying the accuracy of maps and record drawings.
• Assists with storm restoration activities, including patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm.
• Ability to use mapping software, preferred