Electric Distribution Designer

Company Description:Rise Utility is a certified DBE and small business located in Clovis, CA. Our experienced staff provides subject matter expertise related to utility coordination, design, construction, contracts, and risk analysis & mitigation. Our teams provide utility coordination, construction management, land surveying & permitting services, utility design, and underground utility construction services.Role Description:This Electric Distribution Designer role is a full-time position and part of our design division. In this role you will be responsible for designing new overhead & underground electric distribution facilities and service connections, and/or the relocation of existing electric facilities. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing site constraints to determine the most cost-effective route to serve a new customer or relocate existing facilities, as well as contribute to joint trench composite drawings and exhibits.This is a hybrid role with flexibility for remote work.Position Responsibilities:Utilize AutoCad to draft electric utility designs for new business connections, relocations, and distribution system upgradesDevelop material list for sameSize cable, conductor, transformers, poles, and other overhead and pad-mounted equipmentCommunicate with co-workers and clients to agree on the best solution for engineering designOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Experience working for or contracting with an electric utility company in a design capacityProficient in AutoCad and general Microsoft Office productsReasoning skills and ability to solve practical problemsComfortable with working in an office environment with occasional field site visitsExperience using pole loading software (Spida Calc, O-Calc, etc)Experience performing voltage drop & flicker calculationsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an engineering disciplineFamiliarity with PG&E Greenbook, SCE ESR, and/or SDG&E Service Standards & Guide ManualWell defined knowledge of common utility design & construction practicesQEW status and comfortable opening energized enclosures and pad-mounted equipmentBenefits:Rise Utility offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, and paid time off.Wage Data:Salary range for this position is $30-60/hr. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, and experience.