Distribution Designer - Wisconsin
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. As a Distribution Designer, you will support project teams through meticulous design work on overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities, addressing engineering challenges while collaborating with electric utilities and private developers.
Responsibilities
- Distribution Overhead lines: Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions
- Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles)
- Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage: Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects
- Distribution Underground lines: Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears
- Designs including overhead to underground transitions
- New Customer connections
- Subdivision design
- Street lighting
- Upgrade work on existing customer connections
- Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design
- Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes
- Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers
- Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise
- Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions
Skills
- Knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground)
- Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required
- 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred
- AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus
- Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser)
- Background in Electric Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, and/or Communications (Fiber)
- Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry
- Understanding and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and client requirements
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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