Power Distribution Designer

About the role

Position Overview

We present a new duty order for a Power Distribution Design role dedicated to delivering resilient electrical infrastructure. This position is central to translating complex project constraints into robust hardware solutions. The role blends analytical design work with practical field verification to ensure concepts are both theoretically sound and operationally viable.

Our organization provides a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support long-term career growth and personal well-being. This includes a competitive salary and benefits suite featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and both short and long-term disability protection. Additional components consist of education reimbursement, a 401(k) retirement plan, performance bonuses, and an employee stock ownership program. To foster community and professional vitality, participation is available in structured groups and initiatives. These include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Professional Development forums, Leadership Development tracks, a structured Mentor Program, a Sustainability Program, and a Wellness Program.

Position Description

The appointed candidate will possess a foundational understanding of computer systems and demonstrate a more than basic proficiency with specific industry calculation platforms. Mastery of tools such as Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or analogous software is a mandatory requirement. The role necessitates a dual capability to perform detailed design work at a desk and to engage with physical installations in the field. Success in this position requires a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

This role owns the complete lifecycle of power hardware, shepherding concepts from initial sketches through rigorous final validation. Daily responsibilities involve a combination of analytical desk calculations and field visits to confirm that designs perform as intended in real-world conditions. The position requires translating ambiguous project limitations into clear, functional electrical pathways. This is achieved while working alongside peers who actively challenge assumptions to refine outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Chart and intake project data, transforming specified requirements into coherent and workable electrical layouts.
• Construct detailed block diagrams and wiring logic utilizing Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or equivalent computational tools.
• Refine computational models by incorporating findings from occasional site visits and direct measurement confirmations.
• Guard design integrity by coordinating thorough reviews where engineering calculations and regulatory code compliance are meticulously verified.
• Accelerate project delivery by preparing precise documentation packets that enable partners to advance hardware fabrication.
• Enable field crews through accurate schematics, ensuring installation processes proceed without rework or operational delays.
• Maintain institutional standards by diligently updating part libraries and configuration rules that shape future design efforts.
• Close project loops by tracking operational outcomes and institutionalizing lessons learned into next-generation solutions.

Requirements

• A mandatory requirement is an understanding of how electrical power moves through circuits and how protective devices coordinate to manage fault conditions.
• Three to five years of relevant professional experience is mandatory for accurately judging design complexity and associated risk.
• Comfort with general computer use is required, while fluency in specialized calculation software is essential for task completion.
• Field comfort is a necessity, as the incumbent will visit project sites to verify measurements and observe operational conditions directly.
• Self-direction is expected, as the individual will organize competing tasks and sustain focus without direct managerial oversight.
• Team collaboration is essential, given that the work consistently interfaces with engineering and operations peers.

Additional Qualifications and Practical Information

Candidates with demonstrated experience in sustainability initiatives and active participation in structured employee programs are particularly encouraged to apply. Core skills must include practical familiarity with Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, and SPIDAcalc.

The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is offered as a full-time engagement. Compensation for this role is within the range of 78,000 to 110,000 on an annual basis. Please What you'll do