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Designer I

United Utility Services
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

About The Role

The Designer I designs overhead and or underground electric distribution projects that will serve to strengthen the client's electrical grid. The incumbent will process field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades utilizing GIS software and a work management system provided by the utility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions
  • With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests related to overhead associated with electric distribution systems applying the prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures.
  • Prepares computer assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance (QA), Design Supervisor, and other Designers
  • Prepares distribution circuit designs with basic understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts
  • With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects
  • Tracks and updates design activities within United Utility's project management system
  • Attends regular training sessions to maintain proficiency in design work
  • Promotes a safe work environment using United Utility's Gold Standard
  • Stays current on client guideline changes
  • Follows the United Utility safety procedures when out of office and in the field including the pre-job brief and vehicle inspections
  • Attends outside meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submit meeting notes for all client and designated internal staff at pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design stages
  • Assist with the gathering of information from field survey data and verify accuracy of maps and record drawings
  • Assist with storm restoration activities such as patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor/associate degree in engineering, Technology, or 4 years related experience required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
  • Must pass background and credit check
  • Good oral and written communication skills are required
  • Ability to interact with clients in connection with project design responsibilities
  • Strong ability to tolerate change and willingness to be flexible
  • Displays a questioning attitude
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Key Nice-To-Haves

  • Ability to utilize mapping software preferred

Key Info

United Utility or any subsidiaries does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of United Utility, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of such an unsolicited referral or submission.

We kindly ask that recruiters and agencies do not contact our employees or hiring managers directly regarding job openings.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment where all individuals are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. At United Utility, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success.  

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact

Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com



Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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