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# Distribution Designer New

- **Company:** Atwell, LLC
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Service Design
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d5c4ae70113be000

## About the Role

* Knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground).
 * Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
 * 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
 * Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
 * AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
 * Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

 * Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
 * Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
 * Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.

Preferred Experience:

 * Background in Electric Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, and/or Communications (Fiber).
 * Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
 * Understanding and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and client requirements.

## Description

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through meticulous design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers., * Distribution Overhead lines:

 + Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions.
 + Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
 * Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage:
 + Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
 * Distribution Underground lines:
 + Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears.
 + Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
 * New Customer connections
 + Subdivision design
 + Street lighting
 + Upgrade work on existing customer connections
 * Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
 * Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
 * Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
 * Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise.
 * Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions.


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