Electrical Distribution Designer - 2462.05 - Wade Trim
Cleveland, OH 44102
About the Job
What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for an Electric Distribution Designer/Engineer to join our ICE team to help improve infrastructure in our Midwest offices. The candidate must have significant Electric Distribution Design and Engineering experience including 2+ years of direct utility company experience. This role will require the oversight and QA/QC of both simple and complex engineering projects, working directly with clients, and ensuring Wade Trims reputation of high quality is maintained. Some travel and field work will be required for this role. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Design and construction work package development for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
- Prepares scaled work order maps using Computer Aided Design software (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other client design systems.
- Draws map(s) using the accurate mapping symbols, text, decals, stamps, etc.
- Consults with Planners and other planning personnel to prepare design drawings and modifications as required.
- Complete asset assessment on overhead and underground electric equipment and circuits.
- Completes engineering functions and calculations based on field information and redline from Planner (i.e., cable pulling, voltage drop, flicker, etc)
- Perform engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices.
- Prepares joint pole authorizations based on field information and redline from Planner.
- Inputs customer, project, and billing information.
- Review and assemble work order packages for delivery to Client.
- Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, and customer advocacy such as acquiring easements
- Manage scope, schedule and budget of work assigned
- Review engineering design packages with clients
- Perform functional tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
- Perform scope analysis of work assigned and maintain schedule adherence in support of client priorities.
- Provide technical oversight and QAQC of team designs and analysis.
- Establish and develop client relationships while providing a positive influence within your team and collaborating with peers
- Initiate continuous improvement to work flow processes that drive efficiency and high quality standards in client design deliverables.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintains a safe working environment
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is required
Skills/Experience:
- Two plus years of experience working for utility companies required
- Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and distribution construction & design standards are required
- Experience with power system planning and operations: Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection co-ordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis are required.
- Ability to read electrical schematics is required
- Demonstrated experience in using power system analysis software is required
- Skilled with attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills is required
- Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Systems (WMS), and CYME is preferred
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.
Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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