Job Overview:

Nexiya is seeking a motivated individual who wants to grow their career within utility design. This full-time direct hire Designer Technician I/II role requires a minimum of two years of experience with utility planning and/or design for electric and gas facilities to support major utility projects in San Diego. Successful candidates will be trained and mentored to gain experience applying Electric and Gas Standards and engineering principles, to create safe, accurate, and reliable construction orders. Designer Technicians will utilize industry tools to design additions and modifications to utility infrastructure. Nexiya is an award-winning Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) that embraces diversity and inclusion in all aspects of business along with the core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and commitment. Our values attract and maintain high-quality talent in order to create a long-lasting relationship between our clients and employees. Join Nexiya today to become part of an elite team of experts in the utility industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist in developing technical designs for new additions/modifications to electric and gas facilities that support utility projects
Create and oversee the development of construction orders based on company’s policies, safety and government regulations
Utilize engineering calculations to develop designs for cost effective construction orders
Perform system analysis, verify sizing of additions to existing system, and coordinate fusing requests/planning worksheets to determine required design details
Attend field visits with customers, contractors, construction team, client representative and government agencies
Comply with safety requirements and policies (e.g., OSHA, NEC, PPE, etc.)
Implement designs that follow utility and construction standards
Prepare preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for customer requirements
Analyze design deliverables for accuracy and provide comments to ensure they meet engineering guidelines/standards
Support customer needs as they arise, through effective written and oral communication

Education/Experience Requirements:

Minimum of two years of experience with designing for electric and gas projects, experience working with wet utilities may also be acceptable
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, equivalent construction related experience may be acceptable
Experience in the design of both overhead and underground distribution configuration is preferred
Utilize personal vehicle to attend meetings and field investigations
Ability to walk on uneven terrain normally found at construction sites to access utility facilities not accessible by vehicles
Required to lift file boxes or field equipment up to 30lbs occasionally as needed
Must be skilled in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
Experience designing with AutoCAD is required
Experience with GIS, SharePoint, SAP, O'Calc is preferred
Must be eligible to work in the US
Must have a valid driver’s license

Benefits:

Nexiya provides a comprehensive total benefit package that extends beyond the basic salary offering. Company benefits include:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K and Match
Vacation
Sick Leave
Phone & Internet Reimbursement
Paid Holidays

Pay Range:

Min: $25/hour
Max: $40/hour

Nexiya is dedicated to maintaining equitable and competitive compensation for our employees. Initial salary offerings may differ, taking into consideration factors such as pertinent experience, qualifications, and educational background.

Nexiya, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
Public utility: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

San Diego, CA 92123 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92123

Nexiya

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