Senior Distribution Designer

PDT - DL1B / Power Delivery Transmission and Distribution

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks Distribution Designers with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve routine technical problems related to specialty area.

• Possess a working knowledge of drafting/design, including techniques, standards, nomenclature, and symbols used in the preparation of drawings.

• Possess aptitude for computing, design, and drawing preparation/layout.

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Possess good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.

• Possess willingness to accept responsibility and ensure that work completed is of the highest quality.

• Thorough understanding of applicable company policies, procedures, and practices. General understanding of applicable federal, state, and local government laws and regulations.

• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suites.

• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

Education/Experience

• A two-year associate degree in engineering technology or drafting preferred

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in OH/UG distribution line design. Power background is preferred.　

• Software experience in Pole Foreman is required. Experience in Small World and Maximo systems is preferred.

Work Environment/Conditions: Normal office environment with occasional overnight field trips to plant sites which require the ability

Responsibilities:

• Works under direction of Group Lead or Project Manager.　

• Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications and procedures.

• Performs basic functions required to develop and design routine to moderately difficult engineering and construction drawings (layouts, assemblies, schematics, and details) in OH/UG distribution line design based on general engineering or design information utilizing computer aided design technology.

• Coordinates design work between specialty areas of project team.

• Responsible for the quality of design documents, and that all documents are prepared in accordance with applicable Mesa or client procedures which define the requirements for document/deliverable generation. May perform design checking function on non-complex design deliverables.

• Understands the design approach (technical, construction, and commercial) and ensures that the design approach meets the applicable requirements.　

• Has a general understanding of drawing types required for a project, their purpose, and inter-relationship with other sets of deliverables.　

• Manages personal task assignments and adheres to project scope of work, schedule and budget on all assigned tasks.

• Communication with Group Lead or Project Manager on project status, needs, and changes in scope, schedule, and budget.

• Performs design calculations, prepares material and equipment specifications, and produces preliminary sketches or detailed design drawings once design approach is finalized.

• May, depending on project complexity, act in a lead role over other designers and drafters.

• Must have an understanding of general construction methods and constructability requirements, and ensure that design deliverables meet those requirements.　

• Works with Senior Designer to evaluate, select, and apply design techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned engineering/technical tasks.

• Reference information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, and client standards and interface with engineering as required.

• Work with project personnel to resolve internal and external customer issues which may be critical, sensitive, complex, or urgent.

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