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Requisition ID: 182131
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a Distribution Designer to support the Power Delivery team with the design and drafting of overhead distribution systems. This role is responsible for developing detailed engineering drawings, construction packages, and design documentation for utility distribution projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with overhead distribution design, utility standards, drafting software, and a strong understanding of electrical power delivery systems.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across the power delivery market, including substations, overhead and underground transmission, and distribution systems. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position is based out of our Raleigh, NC office.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed design drawings and construction packages for overhead distribution projects ranging from 4kV through 35kV.
- Prepare plan and profile drawings, construction details, staking sheets, and bill of materials.
- Perform pole loading analyses, structure selection, conductor design, and routing layouts.
- Assist engineers in developing distribution line designs that meet client, utility, and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS platforms, and utility design software to create accurate project deliverables.
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and utility clients throughout the design process.
- Review field data, photographs, survey information, and utility records to support design development.
- Prepare and revise drawings based on engineering markups and client feedback.
- Support construction teams by responding to design-related questions and providing drawing revisions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with NESC, utility standards, OSHA requirements, and company quality processes.
- Participate in field visits and site assessments to verify design assumptions and gather project information.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in utility distribution design, electrical drafting, or power delivery projects.
- Experience designing overhead distribution systems for electric utilities.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar drafting software.
- Understanding of utility construction standards, distribution equipment, and electrical system components.
- Experience working with GIS platforms and utility design software preferred.
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations, specifications, and construction requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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