Distribution Designer

Job Description

Distribution Designer II - Power Utility Systems

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Pay Rate: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Overview
A Distribution Designer II is needed to design safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This role supports a growing utility client and focuses on both overhead and underground power distribution design. Ideal for someone with hands-on utility distribution experience who enjoys technical design, cross-team coordination, and contributing to high-visibility projects with long-term growth potential.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete project and job packages including material lists, labor estimates, site plans, and construction drawings
  
  
• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems in accordance with applicable codes and utility standards
  
  
• Perform engineering calculations and apply design standards to ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency
  
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, specifications, change orders, and construction documents
  
  
• Develop pole placement, conductor sizing and routing, and equipment layouts for transformers, switches, and reclosers
  
  
• Use design software and work management tools to support project execution
  
  
• Coordinate with construction personnel and clients to resolve design and field issues
  
  
• Communicate project status to ensure schedules and client expectations are met
  
  
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, and documentation
  
  
• Follow utility construction practices for work in public rights-of-way and private property

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
  
  
• 2 or more years of power distribution design experience
  
  
• Experience with overhead and underground utility distribution systems
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of utility construction standards and codes
  
  
• Proficiency with AutoCAD-based design tools or similar utility design software
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, construction crews, and clients

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD Utility Design or similar platforms
  
  
• Utility distribution design experience supporting municipal or investor-owned utilities
  
  
• Experience designing pole layouts, conductor sizing, and distribution equipment
  
  
• Familiarity with storm response or emergency utility restoration work

Meet Your Recruiter

Jacob Perry