Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Utility Design Administrator to support electric distribution design and construction projects. This role will serve as a critical liaison between customers, project teams, designers, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects move efficiently through the design and construction lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will possess experience with AutoCAD or similar design software, strong administrative and project coordination capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment requiring interaction with multiple stakeholders. Previous utility experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support electric distribution design projects from initiation through completion.
- Assist with project setup, documentation, and administrative coordination activities.
- Prepare and maintain basic design layouts and project records.
- Gather project information, maps, permits, and supporting documentation for design teams.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, field personnel, engineers, and internal departments regarding project status and requirements.
- Assist with contract preparation, document management, and project tracking.
- Maintain accurate project files and ensure data integrity across multiple systems.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, project reviews, and customer communications.
- Support project teams by tracking deliverables, milestones, and action items.
- Respond to stakeholder inquiries and help facilitate timely resolution of project issues.
- Assist with processing design changes and project updates as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, standards, and documentation requirements.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, construction administration, drafting support, engineering support, or a related field.
- Experience using AutoCAD or other design software.
- Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, engineering, utility, or industrial projects.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Technical Skills: Required:
- AutoCAD or similar design software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Document management and project tracking systems
Preferred:
- ArcGIS
- Maximo
- Oracle
- Utility asset management systems
- Mapping or geographic information systems (GIS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous utility industry experience.
- Experience working for an electric utility, gas utility, municipality, EPC contractor, engineering consulting firm, or construction organization.
- Exposure to electric distribution design, joint-use projects, service planning, or utility construction.
- Experience preparing or supporting utility design packages.
- Understanding of utility work order and asset management processes.
Soft Skills & Characteristics: We are looking for candidates who are:
- Self-starters who can work with limited direction.
- Comfortable interacting with customers, field personnel, engineers, and leadership.
- Strong communicators with excellent customer service skills.
- Able to adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Resourceful problem-solvers who take initiative.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Effective at managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Team players capable of building relationships across diverse groups and personalities.
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Utility distribution design experience.
- Electric utility operations experience.
- Entry-level or moderate design preparation experience.
- Experience coordinating customer-facing utility projects.
- Knowledge of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
- Familiarity with utility design standards and construction workflows.
Interested candidates should possess a blend of technical aptitude, project coordination experience, and strong interpersonal skills to support critical utility infrastructure projects in Winnemucca, Nevada.