Remote Make Ready Design Engineer

Description:

• We are currently hiring a Make Ready Design Engineer in our Program Management Services Division.
• The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs.
• Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.
• The primary responsibility for the Make Ready Design Engineer is to provide engineering support for distribution engineering.
• This role requires prior experience and a comprehensive understanding of NESC standards, utility electric distribution standards, and requirements relative to distribution.
• The successful applicant will be a self-starter and can learn and flourish in a remote work environment.
• The ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders is required.
• Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000, based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Requirements:

• An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ work experience in electrical distribution related to utility assets is required.
• Strong knowledge of applying NESC standards is necessary.
• Candidates must understand and apply electrical distribution construction standards.
• Experience related to overhead communication attachments to distribution poles (make ready) is required.
• Familiarity with IKE Office, Katapult, or similar software, including adding annotations and using it to design for make ready, is necessary.
• Experience with Pole Foreman and O-Calc is a plus.
• Candidates must understand and demonstrate concepts related to Joint Use of Plant (make ready).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to speak clearly and confidently to stakeholders are essential.
• Candidates must successfully pass a Background and Drug Screening.

Benefits:

• LaBella offers a flexible work schedule to support work-life balance.
• Health and dental insurance are provided to ensure employee well-being.
• A 401k plan with employer match is available for retirement savings.
• Short and long-term disability insurance is included for financial protection.
• Profit sharing opportunities are offered to employees.
• Paid time off is provided to promote rest and relaxation.
• A leadership development program is available for career growth.
• Fitness reimbursement is offered to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Tuition reimbursement is available to support further education.
• A referral bonus program is in place to reward employee referrals.
• A wellness program is provided to promote overall health.
• Team building events and community service events are organized to foster teamwork and community engagement.