Designer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists

Job Title:

Designer - Electric Utility Distribution

Job Description

The Distribution Designer supports electric utility distribution projects from initial concept through completed design, delivering safe, reliable, and cost‑effective overhead and underground solutions. This role combines office‑based design work with field activities, including data collection and site assessments, to develop constructible designs that align with utility standards and permitting requirements. The Designer works closely with engineers, project managers, and designers and operates under the guidance of technical staff, offering strong growth potential within the utility power industry.

Responsibilities

+ Support the full lifecycle of electric utility distribution projects from conceptual design through final design completion.

+ Design aerial and underground electric distribution systems, including primary, secondary, and service lines, in accordance with utility standards.

+ Lay out new overhead and underground lines, including reconductoring, pole replacements, and underground duct banks, while identifying and addressing utility conflicts.

+ Collect accurate field data, including notes, sketches, measurements, and photos, to support constructible and safe designs.

+ Prepare detailed design layouts and drawings using AutoCAD and utility design software that meet utility and client standards.

+ Develop accurate bills of materials, including material lists, labor units, and equipment quantities required for construction.

+ Use utility design software such as AUD and Spida Calc to calculate clearances, loading, and pole class requirements.

+ Apply utility‑specific design standards for pole lines, underground systems, reliability improvements, and maintenance projects.

+ Coordinate right‑of‑way, municipal permits, and clearance requests to ensure compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements.

+ Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to align designs with project goals and constructability.

+ Support grid reliability and community infrastructure by contributing to high‑quality, mission‑critical utility infrastructure projects.

+ Participate in field visits to verify existing conditions, resolve design issues, and support construction as needed.

Essential Skills

+ AUD (Automated Utility Design) experiene

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ 1-4 years of experience in electric utility distribution design.

+ Ability to design aerial and underground electric distribution systems, including primary, secondary, and service lines.

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Experience with overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems.

+ Hands‑on proficiency with AUD for utility design.

+ Experience laying out new lines, reconductoring, pole replacements, and underground duct banks.

+ Field surveying skills, including collecting accurate field notes, sketches, measurements, and photos.

+ Proficiency using AutoCAD to produce detailed design drawings and layouts that meet utility and client standards.

+ Experience using utility design software, including tools such as AUD and Spida Calc, to calculate clearances, loading, and pole class requirements.

+ Ability to prepare accurate bills of materials, including material lists, labor units, and equipment quantities.

+ Knowledge of permitting and clearances, including coordinating right‑of‑way, municipal permits, and clearance requests.

+ Ability to apply utility‑specific design standards for pole lines, underground systems, reliability improvements, and maintenance projects.

+ Experience working on projects for a major utility in the Mid‑Atlantic region, including Dominion Energy projects.

+ Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working with Mid‑Atlantic utilities.

+ Familiarity with AUD, Spida Calc, and utility‑specific standards.

+ Prior field surveying and design coordination experience.

+ Experience using GIS in support of utility design projects.

+ Interest in growing into design, engineering, or project management roles.

+ Ability to work effectively in both office and field settings and adapt to changing…