Transmission / Distribution Designer
Transmission/Distribution Designers are responsible for developing transmission and distribution line construction designs and plans for various line projects.
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Job Requirements
Transmission/Distribution Designers are responsible for developing transmission and distribution line construction designs and plans for various line projects.
Educational requirements:
Most transmission/distribution designers have completed a degree in professional engineering and have a minimum of 5 years of experience with system design.
National Occupational Standard
NOS are a benchmark of the knowledge and abilities needed to be competent in a particular occupation. Developed by current job incumbents, NOS are a collection of the individual competencies that make up the whole picture of an occupation.
Related NOC code:
- 22211 – Industrial Designers
Working Conditions
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- Working with existing and potential clients and other stakeholders to create a feasible design and business case for an energy/electrical project.
- Design work is typically completed in an office environment using computer-aided design software and specialized design software.
- Designers and Design Technologists also conduct field visits during the design and implementation phases and liaise with clients, on a regular basis.