Electric Utility Distribution Designer Job at KDM Engineering (Chicago)

Power Distribution Designer

CEC is a privately-held engineering firm, serving both public entities and priva...

Location

United States , Allen, TX; Norman, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK

Salary:

Not provided

CEC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ related utility design/drafting experience
Associate’s degree (A.A.) in engineering studies or similar from two-year college or technical school preferred
Overall understanding of the construction and operation of utility grid systems
Ability to perform engineering calculations for the proper selection of support structures, fixtures, cable, wire, and equipment to meet code requirements, local regulations, and client standards related to electrical and physical clearances and loading
Experience and familiarity with various types of utility distribution projects and the application of appropriate standards to design, as well as with various applicable utility codes and regulations
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Preferably proficient in multiple software common to utility distribution design, such as AutoCAD, SpidaCalc, ArcGIS, PLS CADD, NISC, Partner, etc.
English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively communicate clear, concise verbal and written messages in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in a professional manner
Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Job Responsibility

Applies sound engineering principles in the design of economical, safe, reliable, and efficient electric utility power systems
Prepares engineering studies, plans, specifications, evaluations, cost estimates, construction bills of material, construction drawings, permitting and assessments for a variety of engineering design projects, based on coordination with client, their engineers, architects, and contractors
Ensures design products are complete, accurate, include the appropriate level of detail, align with client standards, and meet all relevant regulations and code requirements
Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed
Occasionally partners directly with clients to form an understanding of and to define project scope, constraints, and design requirements, and provides support through construction completion
Works with other team members to inspect clients’ distribution grid system and provide damage reports during major outage restoration activities
Leads field activity to identify designed locations for future utility cable, wire, structures, and equipment
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish non-routine tasks
Works somewhat autonomously on various projects
Provides support and assists others within the department as required

What we offer

Excellent benefits
professional development and growth opportunities

Fulltime

Distribution Designer II

A Distribution Designer II is needed to design safe, reliable, and cost-effectiv...

Location

United States , Colorado Springs

Salary:

30.00 - 40.00 USD / Hour

Selectek

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
2 or more years of power distribution design experience
Experience with overhead and underground utility distribution systems
Strong working knowledge of utility construction standards and codes
Proficiency with AutoCAD-based design tools or similar utility design software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, construction crews, and clients

Job Responsibility

Prepare complete project and job packages including material lists, labor estimates, site plans, and construction drawings
Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems in accordance with applicable codes and utility standards
Perform engineering calculations and apply design standards to ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, specifications, change orders, and construction documents
Develop pole placement, conductor sizing and routing, and equipment layouts for transformers, switches, and reclosers
Use design software and work management tools to support project execution
Coordinate with construction personnel and clients to resolve design and field issues
Communicate project status to ensure schedules and client expectations are met
Maintain organized project files, drawings, and documentation
Follow utility construction practices for work in public rights-of-way and private property

Fulltime

Distribution designer

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Distribution designer by ...

Location

United States , Linthicum Heights

Salary:

Not provided

KDM Engineering

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in Utility Design
Ability to handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities
Excellent written and oral communication
Familiarity with basic computer software and operating systems
Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver’s License

Job Responsibility

Design and prepare independently, construction documents related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems and telecommunication networks and infrastructure following client’s standards, guides, specifications and procedures
Contact landowners and/or their agents to obtain appropriate permissions and approvals for new utility infrastructure to be installed
Apply the client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities and telecommunication facilities
Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects
Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence
Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities
Have a working knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to the technical matter in electric and/or gas distribution design

What we offer

Competitive Base Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Paid Holidays
Great Work-Life Balance
Fun and Flexible Work Environment
Organization with People-First Mentality
Dynamic Leadership Team
A Culture that Values Your Input
Positive team environment
Competitive salaries

Senior Estimator - Distribution (Bird Electric)

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical const...

Location

United States , Mansfield

Salary:

Not provided

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8 to 20 years of relevant experience, including estimating experience
Field, project, construction, engineering, project controls, or related experience preferred
BS or MS graduate in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field is preferred, but not required
Electric utility, power delivery, construction, EPC, industrial, or related estimating experience preferred
Complex estimating principles and practices, including conceptual estimating
Cost engineering
Mathematical skills
Project design scopes
Consulting skills
Planning skills

Job Responsibility

Prepares cost estimates for proposals, projects, studies, budgetary reviews, and change orders, ensuring the estimate content is complete, accurate, and meets the requirements of the estimate, proposal, or project plan
Reviews RFP documents, drawings, specifications, contract requirements, bid forms, customer instructions, and supporting documents to understand scope, pricing basis, submission requirements, and required estimate-related deliverables
Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies, and analyzes all aspects of estimate development and estimate presentation
Owns assigned estimate responsibilities, including scope review, pricing development, estimate backup, customer-required estimating documentation, and estimate-related bid content
Verifies the completeness, accuracy, and quality of assigned estimate-related documents prior to submission
Coordinates with the Proposals team for document control, formatting, deliverable tracking, package organization, and assistance obtaining required documents from internal departments
Partners with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Construction, Project Management, Proposals, vendors, and subcontractors to gather and review required estimate inputs
Provides technical estimating advice and assistance to project teams in the preparation of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from simple cost analysis to complex lump sum, unit rate, or cost-plus estimates
Appraises overall estimate accuracy and recommends contingencies, allowances, or adjustments based on estimate type, scope definition, risk, and available information
Assists with independent estimate reviews upon completion of detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, construction, and home office cost summaries

What we offer

medical, dental and vision insurances
life insurance
robust wellness program
paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met
company matched 401k plan
vendor discounts
AD&D insurance
pre-taxed accounts
voluntary legal plan
identity theft and credit monitoring services

Fulltime

New

Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclu...

Location

United States , Des Moines

Salary:

102100.00 - 202200.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience (i.e. critical, industrial, utility, etc. environments)
Background Check Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Demonstrated knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents
Demonstrated experience designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from medium voltage (MV) to branch circuits
Demonstrated experience with power system analysis (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower) and reviewing studies

Job Responsibility

Act as the technical expert for on-site operations related to a large-scale mission critical electrical system, design, and functionality
Manage the electrical infrastructures throughout datacenter campus ranging from a single large capacity facility, to several smaller ones
Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems
Understand the design and functionality of your datacenter
Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, maintaining highly redundant electrical designs
Support 24x7x365 on-site datacenters operations and electrical infrastructure
Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of data center activities
Demonstrate working knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Demonstrate leadership competencies and a willingness to collaborate and work cross-functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences
Partner with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment

Fulltime

New

Supervisor-System Operations Center (CT)

The Supervisor's role is multifaceted with responsibilities including work proce...

Location

United States , East Berlin

Salary:

130990.00 - 145540.00 USD / Year

EVERSOURCE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of utility Transmission and Distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes
Planning and organizational skills, project and schedule management skills including computerized trouble, work and materials management and scheduling tools
Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)
Working knowledge of labor contracts
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business administration, related discipline or equivalent experience
Five (5) to ten (10) years of related experience is required. Experience in Dispatch, Transmission, Distribution, Generation and/or Field Service design and/or installation, servicing customers and change management to improve service/performance.
Previous experience is a supervisory role preferred
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Subject to rotating shift work including weekends and nights

Job Responsibility

Manages performance by reviewing and evaluating work of employees
Identifies, builds consensus and communicates performance measures and expected performance levels
Assesses and improves team and employee performance through coaching and on-the-job training
Advises dispatch personnel of new equipment, technology and functionality
Fosters an environment of teamwork, creativity and problem solving
Shares information and encourages participation in the decision-making process
Removes obstacles through communication with other areas
Ensures compliance with regulatory and company work rules and procedures
Understands and complies with the labor contract and works to resolve initial grievances
Initiates appropriate disciplinary action when required

What we offer

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program
This position is eligible for a potential incentive

Fulltime

Qualified Supervisor NERS

Location

United Kingdom , Gravesend

Salary:

Not provided

Beautiful Recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable experience supervising electrical distribution works on LV/HV networks (DNO, IDNO, ICP or equivalent regulated environment)
Strong working knowledge of quality assurance and audit-ready record keeping (project files, ITPs, test sheets, as-builts, NCRs and close-out packs)
Proven ability to lead safe delivery: confident challenging unsafe practices, stopping work where required, and implementing corrective actions
Experience supervising subcontracted works and labour-only resource, ensuring standards, competence and controls are maintained
Ability to interpret and apply DNO/IDNO specifications, approved designs, standards and manufacturers' instructions
Calm, clear communicator with the confidence to coordinate site teams, client representatives and commissioning / authorising personnel
Competent with Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/Outlook) and digital QA / document control systems
Full UK driving licence
Practical knowledge of LV and HV distribution construction activities relevant to the accredited scopes (e.g., cable installation, joint bays, terminations/jointing interfaces, substations/plant install, earthing and bonding, reinstatement)
Understanding of inspection, testing and commissioning requirements and the ability to review/verify test results and completion documentation

Job Responsibility

Provide technical supervision of ICP site activities within the NERS scope (construction, commissioning and handover as applicable), ensuring work is delivered to DNO specifications and approved designs
Verify that safe systems of work are in place: review and approve RAMS, permits and switching / outage plans as required by the project and authorisations
Confirm competence and authorisation of operatives and subcontractors undertaking ICP works
ensure supervision levels are appropriate to risk, complexity and experience
Undertake routine and targeted site audits/inspections, capturing findings, corrective actions and lessons learned in an auditable format
Ensure inspection, testing and commissioning activities are planned, completed and recorded correctly (including pre-energisation checks and as-built documentation)
Support the NERS management system by maintaining accurate technical records: supervision logs, ITP sign-offs, test results, non-conformance reports (NCRs) and close-out evidence
Provide technical input into planning and delivery (constructability, sequencing, temporary works interface, materials/plant selection and QA hold points)
Act as a technical point of contact during internal and external audits (NERS/LRQA and DNO/IDNO), supporting evidence packs and responding to findings and corrective actions

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer - Android

As a Senior Software Engineer - Android Development, you will be responsible for...

Location

United States of America , Mountain View; Warren

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in developing Android based Infotainment applications
Excellent programming and debugging skills in Kotlin, Java and/or C++
Proven experience with object-oriented design and implementation of design patterns
Experience with testable software architectures and frameworks, including JUnit, Espresso, TDD, MVVM, Clean Architecture
Experience with SCM and development tools such as: Git, GitHub, Parasoft, JIRA
Working knowledge of Scrum/Agile software development processes
Strong analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems
Work in an agile environment with team members distributed across multiple time zones
Creative, adaptable, with a strong sense of responsibility, delivery focus, and commitment to schedules

Job Responsibility

Design and develop HMI applications for GM's in-vehicle Infotainment systems
Write efficient, well-structured, optimized, and thoroughly documented source code
Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews
Analyze software defects
determine root cause, create software solution, test and verify closure
Perform integration and verification testing
Integrating vehicle input systems (faceplates, knobs and speech systems) with application software
Take ownership of tasks and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end completion
Support cross-functional teams in resolving issues related to software integration within vehicle systems
Promote and implement improvements in programming best practices and coding standards

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

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