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DESIGNER 1 - 3

Kansas City, Missouri

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Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's engineering team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.

Black and McDonald, is actively seeking a Designer with knowledge of Electrical Utility and Communication distribution systems. Projects will involve surveying and designing existing electric utility and communications distribution systems in accordance with NESC codes and Utility Owner requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Perform electric utility pole loading analysis studies using, O-CALC Software or PLS CADD

Design and layout of electric utility distribution system projects in customer GIS and process platforms

Deliver completed design projects/work orders on time, according to customer specifications and through a customer process database

Occasionally, participate in the acquisition of field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance

Follow quality practice and procedures by self-checking all work product and checking the work of others as required

Follow safety procedures

Maintain the GIS database with information from sources including, but not limited to, work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports or other information from the job sponsor

Process and approve completion records, perform manual or computer aided drafting using AutoCAD

Perform and update records and maps in Arc Map

Produce and distribute construction work orders and job packets

Communicate with Designers and Engineers

Work effectively in a team environment

Learn non-industry standard drafting and mapping software

Additional duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Communicates Effectively

Continuous Learning

Customer Focus

Problem Solving and Innovation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

oAssociates from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) program

oBachelor of Science from a STEM program preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Designer 1

0 1 Years of Industry Experience

Good understanding of mathematic principles

Minimal experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or GIS

Motivated to learn the needs of the position

Designer 2

1 3 Years of Industry Experience

Moderate experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, Pole Foreman and/or GIS

Basic understanding of designing electric utility and communication systems

Basic knowledge of applicable codes such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC)

Designer 3

3+ Years of Industry Experience

Extensive experience using software such as PLS-CADD, O-Calc, Pole Foreman and/or GIS

Substantial knowledge of electric utility and communication systems

Advanced knowledge of applicable codes such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC)

Self-motivated and doesn't require much direct supervision

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor

of your interest and intent to apply before applying.

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