Engineering Tech/Designer
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, 97308, USA
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Tech Serv has been providing high-quality consulting and engineering services to the electric utility and telecommunications industry since 1992. We are a rapidly growing, progressive company dedicated to hiring and developing a highly skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce to meet and exceed our clients' needs.
Tech Serv offers a competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental benefits, 401(k), training and development opportunities, and paid time off. Learn more at
Position OverviewTech Serv is seeking experienced Engineering Technicians / Designers to join our Electrical Distribution team. The ideal candidates will have previous experience designing electric utility distribution systems and hands-on experience working with Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc
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In this role, you will use your existing distribution design knowledge to develop accurate, high-quality designs for new construction, system improvements, upgrades, and redevelopment projects. You will work closely with Project Coordinators, Engineers, and other Designers throughout various phases of projects, including field evaluation, design, analysis, construction documentation, and project closeout.
Candidates should be comfortable working independently on assigned projects while collaborating with the broader project team to meet client standards, schedules, and quality expectations.
Travel to regional job sites may be required approximately 20% of the time
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Roles and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, you will:
- 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
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills- Previous experience designing electrical distribution systems is required
- Hands-on experience with Maximo, DDS, and SPIDAcalc is strongly preferred
- 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
- Experience with AutoCAD, Micro Station, or other utility design/drafting software is preferred
- 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
- Associate's Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering…
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