Distribution Designer

Distribution Design Technician (DDT)

Location: Tampa, FL

Work Type: Full-Time | On-site (Field & Office Work) | Contract to Hire

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Distribution Design Technician (DDT) to support annual upgrades of 20–30 feeders to Storm Specification. This role involves a mix of field data collection and office-based design work, contributing to the reliability and resilience of our electrical distribution system.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection (2–3 days/week) and office-based design work (2–3 days/week).
• Utilize company vehicles for field operations.
• Process Work Requests (WR) in Work Management System (WMS), dividing jobs into appropriate work phases.
• Perform technical analysis and calculations to determine optimal, cost-effective solutions for customers and the distribution system.
• Estimate electrical loads and model field conditions using tools like PoleForeman.
• Create and update electrical asset data in GIS, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Produce construction prints for internal teams and contractors, including Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plans when necessary.
• Review financial data in WMS to ensure proper classification and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley standards.

Required Skills & Tools

• Distribution design (overhead & underground)
• Electrical and utility design
• GIS mapping and CAD drafting
• Tools: GTech, WMS, BOUD, Design Manager, MicroStation, AutoCAD, STORMS, PoleForeman

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in work order management, CAD drafting, or GIS mapping
• — OR —
• 1 year of direct experience as a Distribution Design Field Inspector, lineworker, or electrician
• — OR —
• A relevant college degree may substitute for equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience

• Prior roles as a Service Area Coordinator (SAC), GIS Technician, Distribution Design Field Inspector, or Lineworker.

Additional Info

• Competitive compensation
• Use of company vehicles for field work
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The workplace type is fully onsite in Tampa, FL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.