Designer I

Overview **MasTec Utility Services** delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. **Job Summary** The power **Designer I** will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, traffic control, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work within a team of engineers, designers and/or technical specialists and apply expertise to solve unique engineering problems. _Position will be fully remote based, but field work is required. Must be located 2 hours or less from the Richmond, Virgina area._ Responsibilities + Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions. + Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units. + Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities. + Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements. + Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design. Qualifications **Minimum** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, AutoCAD required. + Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years. + 1-4 years of experience in the design of electric utility network distribution systems. **Preferred** + Experience with rural broadband design on distribution systems in the Virginia and Mid-Atlantic region. + ARCFM design experience. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. **Minimum** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, AutoCAD required. + Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years. + 1-4 years of experience in the design of electric utility network distribution systems. **Preferred** + Experience with rural broadband design on distribution systems in the Virginia and Mid-Atlantic region. + ARCFM design experience. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. + Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions. + Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units. + Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities. + Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements. + Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.