Distribution Designer - Wisconsin

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through meticulous design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers.

Responsibilities

Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities; Work on distribution overhead lines, including pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects, line expansions, distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles); Work on grid modernization projects, including smart switches, battery storage, switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions, and major projects; Work on distribution underground lines, including replacement of underground feeders, identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears, and overhead to underground transitions; Design new customer connections, subdivisions, street lighting, and upgrades to existing customer connections; Work on system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design; Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes; Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers; Draft documents and computations and local permit applications; Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD and correct discrepancies with field data as part of engineering submissions; Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients; Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design; Communicate with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals; Perform site visits, walk-downs, and provide design support to field workers

Requirements

Strong knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground) and client requirements; Design experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and/or switch replacements; Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10, O-Calc (as specified by the purchaser)

Nice to have

Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry; Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards; Working experience in the field of electric distribution, natural gas distribution, substation, and/or communications (i.e. fiber); DDS (Distribution Design Studio) experience is preferred; AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave; Flexible work schedules are available for some positions; Tenure Awards with Travel Vouchers; Competitive Compensation packages; Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards; 401K match 1:1 up to 4% of compensation; Tuition Assistance; Student Loan Repayment; Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals; Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure; Employee Referrals; Annual Wellness Reimbursement; Dependent Care Match; Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP); Family Planning & IVF Benefits; Pet Insurance; Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options; Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance; Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness; Member Assistance Program (MAP)