ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

Job DetailsJob Location: Rock Rapids Office - Rock Rapids, IA 51246Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringDGR Engineering is a growing engineering firm with offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City and Sioux Center, Iowa as well as Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.   DGR has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence award as one of the top 20% of firms for the last 12 years by PSMJ Resource, so you can work with one of the best!  DGR has also been named by the Des Moines Register as a Top Workplace since 2018. DGR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity for advancement and ownership in a challenging and professional work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:  Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Healthcare and Dependent Care FlexSpending Accounts Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match Employee Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Paid Holidays The DGR Engineering Electrical Power Department in Rock Rapids, Iowa specializes in the planning and design of infrastructure improvements for electrical power utilities in the upper Midwest. Typical projects include power generation, substation, transmission and distribution systems design and construction management. QualificationsPosition Summary DGR Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Electric Distribution Designer to support the planning and design of electrical power distribution systems. This role focuses on developing underground and/or overhead distribution designs, preparing construction documents, and supporting project teams in delivering utility infrastructure projects. Candidates with experience in underground or overhead electric distribution design are encouraged to apply.  While preferred, experience in these areas is not required. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems (primary and secondary) Prepare construction drawings, staking sheets, and plan sets Perform load analysis, voltage drop, and equipment sizing calculations Conduct field visits and collect data for design development Develop material lists, cost estimates, and documentation Coordinate with engineers, clients, and construction personnel Assist with permitting, easements, and right-of-way coordination Provide technical support during construction Required Qualifications Associate degree or technical training in a related field (or equivalent experience). Ability to interpret plans and engineering drawings. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to establish and meet project deadlines. Ability to travel within the region to Clients and jobsites. Be able to gain familiarity with engineering and design software as needed.  Desirable experience in: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), Adobe or Bluebeam, AutoCAD, GIS, Milsoft. Electrical systems knowledge is not a prerequisite. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in a relevant discipline Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems Experience in utility distribution design Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, or utility design software Knowledge of permitting and easement processes Field experience in utility construction   DGR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). DGR Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.