Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (T1UD) is a certified woman-owned company that specializes in utility and customer-owned medium to high voltage substations. Our corporate culture is rooted by our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely.
T1UD is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning and Substation Engineering Company (SECo). This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.
Main Duties
Perform site visits, data collection, detailed field inspection, topographic surveys, substation surveys, utility pole inspections, building investigations, manhole inspections, document field notes and other data required to develop design drawings.
Coordinate and at times assist with the employees that perform records research, submit One Call System (POCS) design tickets for underground maps, National Joint Utilities Notification System (NJUNS) tickets, obtain right-of-way/easement maps, as-builts and other utility information.
Under Project Manager's/Professional Engineer's supervision, develop conceptual plans, subsurface utility base maps, civil & 4kv, 13kv and 34kv electrical design drawings for proposed overhead and underground infrastructure, plan & profile drawings, utility pole diagrams, cable pull plans, permit drawings, construction drawings, details, specifications, as-builts/ record drawings, etc.
Prepare notes, instructions, permit applications, bid specifications, bill of materials, material requests, clearance requests, construction work order packages and other project related documents.
Desired Education, Experience and Training
Associate's degree in civil / electrical or related engineering, or CAD certification / trade school program preferred.
3+ years of qualified industry experience. Distribution knowledge in 4kv to 34kv will be required.
Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platforms.
Able to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures, applicable codes and/or standards and meet project deadlines.
Basic written and verbal communication skills in English. Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.
Must demonstrate commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.