Electric Distribution Designer

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals:
Testing, Inspection & Consulting;
Infrastructure;
Utility Services;
Environmental Health Sciences;
Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

• Confer with other staff members to resolve problems, achieve milestones, and create construction documents
• Adhere to complex project work flows
• Perform engineering calculations and complete other supplemental design documents
• Prepare deliverables in a professional and organized manner
• Gain familiarity with construction standards in order to best meet client and NV5’s expectations
• Prepare drawings of the projects designed accurately and in conformance with the applicable standards and regulations, and review all work for completeness before submitting for engineering review
• Professionally represent NV5 in internal and external client meetings
• Balance a full project workload with aggressive deadlines and fixed budgets
• Manage and maintain design records and files
• Perform field walks, document existing conditions, and/or recommend design solutions
• Minimal travel to client sites as needed (expected to be no more than 30% of time)
• Build a working knowledge of electric/gas utility safe work practices and, as appropriate for distribution roles, demonstrate knowledge by working in and around underground electrical vaults with a utility-authorized Qualified Worker
• Work under the direction of the design management team with the expectation of progressing toward Designer II and above

• 2-5 years of experience in relevant utility design; applicants with more experience will be considered for Designer III or above
• Certified SDG&E underground and overhead designer
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university
• Positive attitude, able to work collaboratively with others
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within tight deadlines and budgets
• Proficient using MS Office Suite and other relevant software
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of relevant industry standards for design and construction
• Valid driver’s license
• Be physically able to access utility equipment sites, some of them remote
• Be willing to work in high-vehicle-traffic and construction areas as needed, in various locations

• Experience with SDG&E Underground, Overhead, Service, and Design Manual Standards
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
• Certified SDG&E gas and/or transformer vault designer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related STEM disciplines
• Proficient knowledge of design programs, work management software, and experience preparing bills of materials and construction drawings
• At least 3 year of underground design experience, including direct design and drafting work, in the power-delivery field
• Working knowledge of utility safe work practices

• Performance metrics include accurate completion of work in a timely manner and within budget parameters

• This position requires sitting for extensive periods of time
• Must be able to visually interpret complex drawings
• This position may require field work. Hiking and working with utility linemen may be expected, and hikes for…