Designer
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: October 16, 2026
Job ID: 653020
Job Description
Distribution Designer
Contract to Hire
Location: Woodlands, TX; New Orleans, LA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Remote: Possibly depending on experience
Pay Rate: $20-$50 DOE (Looking for All Levels D1-Design Lead
The Designer designs overhead electric distribution projects that strengthen the client's electrical grid. The incumbent processes field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades using GIS software and the utility's work management system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions.
- With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests for overhead electric distribution, applying prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures.
- Prepares computer-assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance, the Design Supervisor, and other designers.
- Prepares distribution circuit designs, with a working understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts.
- With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and other documents and reports required for construction and maintenance projects.
- Tracks and updates design activities in Client's project management system.
- Attend regular training to maintain proficiency in design work.
- Promotes a safe work environment using Client's Gold Standard.
- Stays current on client guideline changes.
- Follows Client safety procedures in the office and in the field, including pre-job brief and vehicle inspections.
- Attends meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submits meeting notes to the client and designated internal staff at pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design stages.
- Assists with gathering field survey data and verifying the accuracy of maps and record drawings.
- Assists with storm restoration activities, including patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in engineering or technology, or power distribution design or engineering experience, required.
- 0-5+ years of experience
- Beneficial to have experience with the following software:
- IKE Pole Foreman
- Maximo
- Utility Work Management Systems
- SAP
- Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with clients on project design responsibilities.
- Ability to tolerate change and a willingness to be flexible
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
