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Staff Distribution Designer (Evergreen)

Detroit, MI 48201

Posted: 06/14/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 559246 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

  • Our Client is looking for a Distribution Designer to perform distribution line design on a variety of utility projects.
  • This position offers the opportunity to challenge and grow yourself professionally within Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine's top-ranked Transmission & Distribution practice. Be on the cutting edge of new technologies and engineering practices in the T&D engineering space.

The Distribution Designer will work within our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Global Practice to perform the following duties:
  • Responsible for the design of low to medium voltage (2.4-120kV) distribution and subtransmission lines using CADD.
  • Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings for overhead and underground electric distribution, fiber optic and telecommunications facilities.
  • Provide field support during construction.
  • Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices, but may involve a variety of complex features.
  • Requires general knowledge of precedents in specialty areas and familiarity with basic principles and practices in related specialties.
  • May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
  • This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects.
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one’s work.
  • Other duties will be assigned as required.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and seven years related experience or associate's degree and eight years related experience or nine years progressive detailing and design experience. (Bachelor's degree in ANY Engineering field is NOT allowed for this role except for Engineering Technology).
  • Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
  • Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objective
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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