Utility Planner/Designer

We are seeking a detail-oriented

Utility Planner

to join our engineering and design group. This role focuses on the planning, design, and engineering of overhead and underground electric distribution facilities (4kV through 115kV).

Key Responsibilities

Design & Planning:

Plan overhead and underground transmission/distribution facilities under minimal supervision.

Field Work:

Travel 50% of the time to Oregon and Nevada locations to acquire field data, working alongside surveying crews and project leads.

Technical Documentation:

Prepare pole loading analyses, design sketches, calculations, and construction documents (plans and profiles, structure loadings, equipment specs).

Standards Compliance:

Apply client-specific guidelines, NESC standards, and California General Orders (GO95) to all designs.

Project Management:

Monitor project schedules, report budget/schedule changes, and identify risks or opportunities for design improvement.

Communication:

Liaison between engineers and clients to ensure project requirements are met.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

1+ years of experience in Utility Design.

Technical Skills:

1+ years of experience with CAD software.

Regulatory Knowledge:

Familiarity with NESC standards and/or California General Orders (GO95).

Physical/Travel:

Ability to travel 50% of the time, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in various outdoor field conditions.

Legal:

Valid U.S. Driver’s License and legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of Utility Planning experience.

Experience with

Pole Loading software

(O-Calc, SPIDACalc, PLS-CADD, or PLS-Pole).

Experience with

Distribution Design software

(Design Manager/DM, SAP, DPSS, FFE, or Maximo).

Degree or Certificate in Drafting/CAD, or Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay:

Competitive hourly rate ($20–$55/hr).

Travel Support:

Per diem paid for all travel.

Benefits Package:

401(k), Health, Vision, and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Schedule:

Standard 8-hour shifts; field travel is a core component of the role.

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