Senior Designer, Power Delivery

Description

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• •New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• •Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• •Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• •Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• •Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• •Community Engagement // CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Senior Designer in The Woodlands or Houston, Texas Office.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA)

Advanced // Solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently. 10+ years of design experience.

• •Knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable codes and standards, and established design practices used in the planning and development of projects.
• •Skills in using engineering design and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (2D/3D modeling), ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, etc.) to develop, modify, and coordinate engineering designs, drawings, and technical deliverables.
• •Ability to analyze data, apply design criteria, and use standard office and engineering software to produce accurate design documentation and support project completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

If and when the duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

1. Design + Analysis //

• •Independently execute design tasks for moderately complex projects, supporting Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• •Utilize engineering and drafting software to develop, refine, and coordinate plan, profile, cross-section, and utility drawings.
• •Interpret survey data, utility records, specifications, and engineering plans to develop accurate and complete design base files.
• •Translate engineering concepts and direction into coordinated and constructable plan sets.
• •Incorporate and manage redlines and review comments with minimal rework.
• •Perform design calculations, including grading, drainage, utility layouts, and quantity takeoffs.
• •Identify design conflicts, discrepancies, and constructability concerns and propose solutions for review.
• •Coordinate field data integration and support design adjustments based on findings if applicable.

2. Compliance + Quality //

• •Apply Company QA/QC processes and procedures in the preparation of design deliverables.
• •Perform thorough self-checks and assist in peer reviews of design deliverables.
• •Maintain compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.

3. Communication + Collaboration //

• •Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to support design progress.
• •Communicate design status, risks, and issues clearly and proactively.
• •Provide guidance to Design staff on design execution and standards.

4. Training, Learning + Advancement //

• •Mentor junior design staff and support skill development in drafting tools and workflows.
• •Assist in developing and improving drafting standards, workflows, and reusable resources.

5. Client + Internal Satisfaction //

• •Deliver high-quality, coordinated design work aligned with project schedules and expectations.
• •Apply client standards consistently and support internal team needs with reliability and professionalism.

6. Technical //

• •Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, present technical solutions, and provide regular project updates; ensure alignment of deliverables with client expectations.
• •Mentor junior designers & support team development through knowledge sharing and quality review.
• •Apply the client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures and/or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.
• •Prepare manual or computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature, cost estimates and bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• •Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution circuits and transformers; investigate circuit reliability and voltage issues to determine necessary corrective action.
• •Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• •Utilize client and Company information systems to track and update design activities.
• •Acquire field data necessary to prepare the appropriate design.
• •Ability to handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.
• •Field verification of equipment and marking/staking new facilities.
• •Other job-related duties as assigned.
• •Independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• •Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product.
• •Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• •Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

COBBFENDLEY CHARACTERISTICS

• •We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• •We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• •We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.

• •Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• •Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• •Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• •Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• •Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• •Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• •Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
• •Office Conditions. Includes extensi