Distribution Designer - Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Area

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Distribution Designer located in Minnesota for a REMOTE WORK position. Candidates can work from home but must reside in Minnesota, preferably in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area, or Northwest Wisconsin in order to support utility client projects, conduct site visits, and perform fielding activities.

Orbital Engineering’s Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU) and Distribution Engineering Design Projects.

This position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department’s pole attachment application process and utility distribution design process.

Essential Functions

• Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings for overhead and underground electric distribution, fiber optic, and telecommunications facilities
• Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Prepare make-ready work for joint use projects
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide field support during construction
• Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications.
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• May be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
• Ability to visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily remote/office based, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.