Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC ยท 14 hours ago
Make Ready Designer
Northville,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $40/hrMetro Engineering Solutions, LLC is a leading utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. The Make Ready Designer will ensure clients' power distribution systems comply with NESC regulations while designing and preparing utility infrastructure for upgrades or new installations.
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Responsibilities
Understand overhead distribution and specifications of our client's needs to develop the appropriate design solutions
Pole Loading & Analysis: Load and review poles in Pole Foreman, ensuring all required data is correctly entered to support design and construction of overhead and underground distribution systems
Design & Drafting: Develop detailed design prints using CAD software to represent overhead and underground low voltage distribution systems. Ensure designs meet client specifications and regulatory standards
NESC Compliance: Review locations for NESC violations and propose corrective actions, ensuring that all projects meet safety standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborative Work: Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure designs meet project needs and deadlines. Provide technical guidance on new and upgraded service requirements
Document Preparation & Reporting: Prepare documents for proposed applicants, to include overhead and underground prints and associated tasks for construction
Other Duties: Support the project manager and team with any other duties related to utility design, construction, and various compliances
Other duties as assigned by Project Manager
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent with completion of courses in drafting/CAD, electricity, mathematics, or related technical fields
Knowledge of utility infrastructure, including pole installation, clearances, transformers, and distribution lines
Familiarity with NESC standards and the ability to identify and correct violations in utility designs
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors, and internal teams
Desire to learn new skills and develop proficiency in distribution design
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a STEM or design-related field preferred
Experience in Make-Ready Engineering or Utility Design, with an emphasis on overhead/underground power distribution systems highly preferred
Familiarity with pole loading software (PoleForeman, PLS-CADD, O-Calc) for pole analysis and design highly preferred
Proficiency in Bentley OMS (MicroStation) or other similar CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D) preferred
Experience with ESRI, ArcGIS, and other mapping tools is a plus
Benefits
Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.
Company
Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC
Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (MES) is a Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise that delivers precise and reliable utility engineering and design solutions.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Cherri Helsel
CEO and majority owner
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