Distribution Designer - Wisconsin

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. As a Distribution Designer, you will support project teams through meticulous design work on overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities, addressing engineering challenges while collaborating with electric utilities and private developers.

Responsibilities

• Distribution Overhead lines: Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions
• Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles)
• Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage: Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects
• Distribution Underground lines: Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears
• Designs including overhead to underground transitions
• New Customer connections
• Subdivision design
• Street lighting
• Upgrade work on existing customer connections
• Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: 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
• Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise
• Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions

Skills

• Knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground)
• Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred
• AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus
• Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser)
• Background in Electric Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, and/or Communications (Fiber)
• Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry
• Understanding and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and client requirements

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
• 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 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• 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) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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