Distribution Design Specialist

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we consider the impact we have on the world. We believe electricity powers modern life.

As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From data centers to modernizing transmission systems, HDR engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems to help communities thrive and industries expand.

This is a role that supports infrastructure advancement and energy innovation.

In the role of Distribution Specialist, we count on you to contribute to design and implementation of distribution projects that meet safety, reliability and efficiency goals for overhead and underground facilities.

• Apply client and company policies and procedures in the development of moderately complex work order designs for overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities for a variety of customers and solutions.
• Prepare work orders and job packages including bills of material, permit coordination and support, requisitions, site drawings and construction drawings for electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Create and design work orders using client work management systems, design tools, and asset management systems.
• Identify standard overhead and underground distribution facilities and utility equipment.
• Perform field data activities and collection including measuring, mapping, field photography, equipment inventory, and staking to validate client, customer, and work order requirements.
• Utilize technology tools such as laser range finder, digital camera, and cellular signal meter tool.
• Organize and document collected field data for use in design of moderately complex overhead and underground projects across geographic areas.
• Coordinate with client construction personnel and client/customer to resolve work site issues related to project design or customer issues.
• Communicate effectively with client and/or end use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, time frames, and expectations.
• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures 100% of the time including proper use of PPE while working safely and incorporating safety in design.
• Lead, mentor, train, and provide technical support for teammates.
• Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develop positive working relationships with clients and teammates to coordinate work activities effectively.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities effectively.
• Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Continuously improve job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Work independently on moderately complex work orders and assist junior engineers and designers.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by management.
• Occasional field work (5% to 20%) involving potential inclement weather and various terrains and environments.
• Demonstrate an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• More than 2 years of Distribution Design experience
• BOUD / Maximo experience

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

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