Power Distribution Designer - MasTec Utility Services

Company Summary

MasTec Professional Services provides results-driven engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, we deliver end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects across the country. Committed to excellence in every aspect of our work, we create collaborative partnerships with our clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

MasTec Professional Services Company is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Job Summary

The Power Distribution Designer will work on electric utility distribution projects and be responsible for the training, coaching and development of a team of designers and junior engineers.  Supervision and performance of design and engineering tasks is to be expected.  Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines.   Position will work under the supervision of a senior engineer and report up to project management.  Selected candidate must be comfortable working a Hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office).

• Assist Junior Engineers and Designers with system design to ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.

• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including: Joint Use Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

• Review preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems including review of bill of materials, cost estimates, and traffic control plans required to support construction.

• Produce and review detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.

• Prepare and review engineering calculations and review/apply codes and standards required for the preparation of work order drawings, including the layout and tracking of installations and identifying as-built conditions.

• Perform and review field surveys and prepare accurate field sketches; record verifications, prepare documentation and work order construction prints.

• Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.

• Coordinate and attend design reviews of distribution projects for a utility customers.

• Maintain project records for assigned work, package records per contract requirements and facilitate turnover to the client’s representative.

• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PE, and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract or customer relationship.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.

• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.

• Interface with vendors and on-site construction crews as required ensuring quality of construction, adherence to overall project schedule, and tracking of productivity goals.

Minimum 

• Associates or Bachelors degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 5+ years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD in a Power Distribution environment
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.

Preferred 

• 2-5 years of PECO experience.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Prior experience with AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Ability to produce detailed and accurate structural modification drawings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).