Power Systems Design Group · 4 days ago
Dry Utility Joint Trench Designer & Coordinator (In-Person, Walnut Creek, CA)
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPower Systems Design Group is focused on laying the groundwork for infrastructure in Northern California. As a Joint Trench Designer, you will lead the design and drafting of dry utility joint-trench systems, coordinate with utility providers, and manage multiple design packages to ensure accuracy and timely approvals.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Lead the design and drafting of dry utility joint-trench systems (electric, gas, telecom, street lighting) using AutoCAD - transforming concept into construction-ready plans
Serve as the utility-interface specialist: coordinate with PG&E, LID, MID, AMP, SFPUC, Comcast, AT&T and other providers, distill their standards into your designs, and secure approvals
Manage multiple concurrent design packages - ensure accuracy, check conflicts, meet deliverable schedules
Collaborate across teams: work with project managers, civil engineers, CAD drafters, and developer partners to integrate your trench design work into the overall site plan
Support the utility approvals journey: respond to utility plan-check comments, revise drawings, and help keep approvals moving so construction isn’t delayed
Support the city permitting journey: respond to city plan-check comments, revise drawings, and help keep approvals moving so permitting isn’t delayed
Qualification
Required
5 + years of public utility design or civil-design experience, preferably with joint-trench layout
Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, and a strong understanding of utility standards in California (PG&E & Public Utilities)
A degree in Engineering and Civil or Electrical P.E. license
Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple assignments while maintaining quality
3 + years of Project Management experience
Local availability: Must work on-site full-time at our Walnut Creek office (commute accordingly)
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision
401(k) with % match
Generous PTO
Company
Power Systems Design Group
Northern California’s Premier Dry Utility Consulting & Engineering Design Firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase