Applicant Design Coordinator (Senior Designer III)

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of utility distribution design experience.

This will be both overhead and complex underground and the expectation would be to eventually become certified in both within 6 months of starting the role. Experience supporting Applicant Design, New Business, or customer-driven utility projects. Experience at a Designer III level or equivalent senior utility design position.

Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems, including:

Overhead distribution Underground distribution Transformers Primary and secondary systems Service connections Distribution infrastructure Proficiency with AutoCAD. Experience reviewing and quality-checking utility design packages. Strong understanding of utility construction standards and engineering practices. Experience performing QA/QC reviews and ensuring design compliance. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Prior experience serving as an Applicant Design Coordinator (ADC). Experience working for an electric utility or utility engineering contractor. Familiarity with utility standards, tariffs, and design review processes. Experience coordinating with outsourced engineering and third-party design firms. Experience mentoring or training junior designers. Knowledge of work management and utility design platforms beyond AutoCAD.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Applicant Design Coordinator (ADC) / Designer III to support electric distribution engineering and applicant-driven utility infrastructure projects. This individual will serve as the primary design reviewer for applicant-submitted projects, ensuring all designs meet utility standards, engineering requirements, construction practices, and regulatory guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electric distribution design, New Business projects, and design review/quality assurance within a utility environment. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of independently reviewing complex designs, providing technical guidance, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated design reviewer for applicant-driven utility projects. Review electric distribution designs for compliance with utility standards, engineering practices, and construction requirements. Participate in project submittal and design review meetings with designers, planners, and project stakeholders. Provide redlines, comments, and technical feedback on submitted design packages. Approve or reject design submittals based on quality, constructability, and adherence to utility requirements. Coordinate with Planning, Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Environmental, and Permitting teams throughout project execution. Review overhead and underground electric distribution designs, including transformers, primary and secondary systems, service connections, and related infrastructure. Verify design calculations, drawings, estimates, and supporting documentation prior to approval. Review and process Field Change Orders (FCOs) and Sketch Change Orders (SCOs). Complete work order reviews, cost reviews, and project closeout activities. Support construction readiness reviews and material coordination efforts. Mentor junior designers and provide technical leadership when needed.