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Distribution Designer I - San Diego, CA

At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact for the future of our communities.

Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you'll discover limitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally. You'll work with diverse and talented group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

As our Distribution Designer I, under the supervision and direction of the electric design leadership team, you will develop a set of fundamental skills essential for electric distribution design. You will build on your existing strengths in communication, organization, and creativity in conjunction with learning utility standards to prepare construction drawings and other documents to design portions of projects as assigned.

Designers are part of project teams working on electric projects such as power line undergrounding and overhead system hardening to prevent fire in high fire threat districts and other distribution line projects. With guidance from their lead, Designers carry a full workload of multiple project assignments and are expected to prioritize work tasks to achieve submittals on time and on budget.

This position is based in NV5’s San Diego, CA office. 

Join us in embracing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and resilience in Power Delivery.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Confer with other staff members to resolve problems, achieve milestones, and create construction documents.

• Adhere to complex project work flows.

• Perform engineering calculations and complete other supplemental design documents.

• Prepare deliverables in a professional and organized manner.

• Balance a full project workload with aggressive deadlines and fixed budgets.

• Manage and maintain design records and files.

• Gain familiarity with construction standards in order to best meet client and NV5’s expectations.

• Prepare drawings of the projects designed accurately and in conformance with the applicable standards and regulations, and review all work for completeness before submitting for engineering review.

• Perform field walks, document existing conditions, and/or recommend design solutions.

• Minimal travel to client sites as needed (expected to be no more than 30% of time).

We are seeking the following qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in relevant utility design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related STEM disciplines.
• Proficient using MS Office Suite and other relevant software
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of relevant industry standards for design and construction.
• Experience with SDG&E Underground, Overhead, Service, and Design Manual Standards is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Proficient knowledge of design programs, work management software, and experience preparing bills of materials and construction drawings.

The pay range for this California position is $25.00- $35.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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