Internship Electrical Distribution Design Jobs in Wisconsin

Electrical Designer, Distribution

Energy Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low to high-voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power delivery, power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future. 

The Distribution Practice is seeking an Electrical and Gas Distribution Design Professional.

As a Distribution Designer in DEA's Energy Business Unit, you will work closely with other project team members and project managers on project teams providing electrical design, drafting, and technical knowledge. The position entails performing detailed design of electric and gas utility distribution systems. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and leveraging each other's technical abilities. This position includes growth opportunities for professional advancement, leadership, and increased responsibility. 

This role, based in Wisconsin, is hybrid-friendly, and may include periodic travel for project execution. 

What You'll DoKey Responsibilities:

• Exemplify DEA's Cultural Drivers internally and externally
• Design projects that will maintain and support various electrical utility systems by designing and creating detailed drawings, specifications, staking, site walk-downs, construction support, bill of materials, and cost estimates for distribution systems
• Collaborate with team members in an open communication culture, providing support in various disciplines as needed, including surveying, environmental, permitting, project management, and engineering
• Perform electrical system modeling and analysis. Prepare written reports and information related to analysis
• Help ensure that designed electrical facilities meet NEC, NESC, RUS and Cooperative and Specific utility standards
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams
• Develop the project understanding, approach, and work plan
• Manage communications among the project team and client
• Maintain the technical quality, knowledge, and expertise of the work
• Implement the project QA/QC plan
• Some travel for project execution may be required

What You BringRequired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and utility construction
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other Design Software
• Strong ownership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions with guidance in accordance with established policies and procedures and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in distribution line design
• Competency in Spida-Calc, Pole Foreman, O-Calc or other similar design programs
• Engineering principles used in electrical utility system; RUS specifications and work order procedures; NESC and NEC regulations; legal descriptions, easements, and the permit application process; understanding of computer modeling of electric systems; essentials of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Familiar with industry-specific technology and terminology
• Familiarity with Distribution Design Studio is highly desirable

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $62,400 - $104,000

         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Green Bay, WI.

Employment Type: REG