Distribution Line Designer - Hybrid
Company: Ampirical
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
We'd love to have you join our team as a Distribution Line
Designer in our Sacramento, CA office.Company Overview:Ampirical
has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid
since the company's inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit
for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading
edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow
forward in a positive direction.We show gratitude for our customers
and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace
challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people
every step along the way. Working at Ampirical is a career, not
just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.Division
Overview:Ampirical's Transmission & Distribution Division (T&D)
manages and designs concurrent large-scale transmission projects.
Our engineering employees have designed hundreds of miles of
overhead transmission and distribution lines for a variety of
energy clients. We utilize the latest in design software tools to
provide a thorough technical line design.Job Summary:The
Distribution Line Designer is responsible for the detailed design
and drafting of electric distribution lines.What we Offer:The
starting hourly range for this position is $32 / hour - $48 / hour,
dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications. We offer a
highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all
full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our
benefits package here. Below are some highlights.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of
employment
- 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
- 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holiday days
- Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth
- Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term
Disability Insurance
- Gym Membership Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Pet InsuranceWho You Are:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent Technical College diploma from
an accredited Engineering school
- Commensurate work experience is accepted in lieu of degree
requirement
- AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
- Ability to prioritize work and manage tasks for multiple
projects under budget and time constraints.
- High level of personal initiative and ability to interact with
personnel, clients, and contractors.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills and must be
proficient on the computer.
- Experience with either overhead or underground distribution or
transmission line designPreferred (not required) knowledge:
- Experience with O'Calc, Pole Foreman, or similar pole loading
software, SAG10, and any GIS/Mapping programsEssential Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Prepare conceptual routes, layouts, preliminary, and detailed
designs utilizing established guidelines and specifications for
distribution lines using proprietary pole design software.
- Design distribution poles.
- Model and analyze existing distribution poles to ensure they
meet federal guidelines and client specifications.
- Prepare 'plan and profile' sheets, staking sheets, bills of
materials (BOM), and stringing charts.
- Develop and modify design criteria utilizing industry standards
and/or client specifications.
- Develop and modify pole loading drawings, framing drawings, and
construction drawings.
- Utilize LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey data to
accurately reflect existing terrain within the design model.
- Perform structure loading calculations.
- Perform As-Built revisions.
- Attend meetings and job walks as necessary throughout the
project.Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do
not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our
hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed,
national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status,
pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship
status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental
disability, military or veteran status, genetic information,
sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any
other classification protected by federal, state, or local
law.
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