JOB SUMMARY: Looking for a Utility Designer/Planner. The Utility Designer is responsible for working effectively in a variety of computer systems and software applications while providing internal and power utility clients with utility design services and solutions needed to accurately construct OH/UG power distribution systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select and interpret data, on a map-based platform such as ESRI/Google Earth.
• Performs various field inspections of overhead/underground construction for compliance and to customer standards.
• Advise customers and other contractors of standards relating to new and/or upgraded service requirements for secondary.
• Write construction orders for both overhead/underground secondary jobs.
• Negotiates with prospective, residential, and commercial customers if needed on behalf of client if requested.
• Participates in meeting or group discussions; provides advice and direction on products and/or services.
• Prepares proposals, presentations, work unit policies/procedures as needed. Facilitates group discussions and participates in employee training.
• Understand overhead distribution and specifications of our client's needs to develop the appropriate design solution(s).
• Conduct research, appropriate field visits and support scoping of jobs.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma and/or equivalent with satisfactory completion of high school courses in any three of the following: drafting/CAD, basic electricity, physics, and mathematics which includes geometry or fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry or technical mathematics.
• Associates degree in technical or design field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in electrical utility planning role if the above-mentioned education requirements cannot be matched or exceeded.
• Experience performing overhead/underground power distribution design preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D; experience with ESRI, Arc-GIS, and MicroStation preferred.
• Experience with all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Primarily work in an office setting.
• Ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation ranges between $25.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

Linked Professional Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.