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About the Role

The Designer I position applies technical skills to design complex projects, providing expertise in safe, cost-effective, and reliable distribution power facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare project and job packages including material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings, and construction drawings for electrical facility installations.
Interpret blueprints, maps, change orders, improvement plans, construction specifications, procedure manuals, and operational procedures.
Perform drafting work and assist in preparing designs, plans, and reports.
Make accurate engineering calculations.
Collect and analyze field data, preparing detailed reports and records.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Apply codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to create safe and cost-effective designs for moderate complexity overhead and underground projects.
Utilize various design software and work management tools.
Evaluate distribution equipment such as transformers and fusing.
Follow utility construction practices on public right of way and private land.
Communicate job status to ensure client expectations and deliverable dates are met.
Coordinate with construction personnel and clients to resolve project issues.
Develop relationships with key internal and external customers, supporting business goals and expectations.
Maintain organized files and records.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Proficient in basic principles and practices of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, general science, and scales of weight and measurements as applied to engineer’s computations and construction.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office based applications.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Utilize common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion with business information.
Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, trustworthy, and technically competent.
Demonstrated team player.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
Possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle suitable for business use.
Required to participate in storm restoration activities as a “Driver”, “Wire Guard” or “Assessor” if needed.

Skills

Design software
Work management tools
Distribution equipment evaluation
Utility construction practices
Communication
Time management
Teamwork

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
0-2 years

Education Level

Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering
High School diploma/GED

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid AD&D insurance
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, family medical leave, personal leave, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, voting, or other purposes
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental AD&D insurance
Group critical illness insurance
Group hospital indemnity insurance
Group accident insurance
Pet insurance
Company discounts

About the Company

DRGTS is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

DRGTS does not discriminate against any employee or candidate on the basis of age, race, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Accommodation needs for a disability can be addressed by contacting HR via email at mvanderwoude@disasterresourcegroup.com or by calling 225-478-3831.