Power Distribution Designer - MasTec Inc

MasTec Professional Services provides end-to-end engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries across the country. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, the company delivers best-in-class infrastructure solutions, including design, asset integrity management, feasibility studies, surveys, constructability reviews, turnkey delivery services, and more. MasTec Professional Services creates collaborative partnerships with clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

MasTec Professional Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Professional Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MPS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Power Distribution Designer will work on electric utility distribution projects and be responsible for fielding, designing, and coordinating the projects as needed with the utility and utility customer. Performance of design and engineering tasks is to be expected.  Occasional training of junior level designers may be required. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric distribution lines.   Position will work under the supervision of a senior engineer/designer and report up to project management. 

Selected candidate must be comfortable working remotely.

• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including Joint Use (Make Ready) Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
• Review preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems including review of bill of materials, cost estimates, and traffic control plans required to support construction.
• Produce and review detailed design documentation including utility design systems, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Review and apply applicable industry & customer codes and standards required for the preparation of work order drawings, including voltage drop, load balancing, cable and conduit sizing, and NESC clearances.
• Perform and review field data collection and prepare accurate field sketches; record and document pole data, measurements, and other relevant conditions.
• Prepare documentation and work order construction prints.
• Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.
• Coordinate and attend design reviews of distribution projects with utility customers.
• Maintain project records for assigned work, package records per contract requirements and facilitate turnover to the client’s representative.
• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PM/Lead and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract, or customer relationship.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and processes.
• Interface with vendors and on-site construction crews as required ensuring quality of construction and adherence to overall project schedule.

Minimum 

• Associates degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 3-5 years of PPL Electric Distribution design experience.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams required.

Preferred 

• 5+ years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Prior experience with AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Knowledge of Right-of-Way acquisition processes.
• Experience with highway, railroad, and waterway crossing requirements.
• Ability to produce detailed and accurate structural modification drawings.