Strategic Staffing Solutions
Job Title: Power Distribution Design Technician
Contract: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $45/ HR W-2
Location: Winter Haven, FL On-Site Schedule
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Power Distribution Design Technician
with 5+ years of experience in power delivery systems for utility and industrial applications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in overhead and underground distribution design, work order processing, schematic development, and field coordination. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency with GIS, AutoCAD, BOUD, and related engineering software, and demands a collaborative mindset to interface with project managers, field personnel, and utility stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for utility projects.
- Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, BOUD) and GIS platforms to create and update technical drawings, construction prints, and system models.
- Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and structural pole analysis to ensure system integrity and compliance with industry standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE).
- Conduct site visits and field surveys using GPS and surveying tools to gather necessary data for accurate designs.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, bill of materials, and procurement recommendations for project execution.
- Collaborate with engineers, utility representatives, and contractors to align designs with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and process work requests and design tickets using Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, conditional formatting), Access, and internal utility systems.
- Provide technical redlining, quality checks, and design documentation reviews using Bluebeam and Adobe tools.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by developing documentation and training materials and mentoring junior team members.
- Ensure proper integration of lighting, cable assemblies, control circuitry, and NLC systems where applicable.
- Maintain and update project documentation in shared platforms such as OneNote and SharePoint.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical distribution design, preferably for utility or industrial power systems.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, BOUD (Bentley OpenUtilities Design), GIS, Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP), and Microsoft Access.
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards.
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Catia, and Revit is a plus.
- Experience with electrical testing tools and methodologies (oscilloscopes, multimeters, schematic troubleshooting).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, perform circuit analysis, and lead field data collection efforts.
Job ID: JOB-241347
Publish Date: 05 May 2025