::: {align="center"}Entry-Level Power Utility Engineer:::

　　Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success.  We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients.  This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

　　 For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

　　GPD's Power Team has continued to grow organically due to our stellar reputation in the industry and is excited to add an Entry-Level Power Utility Engineer to our Akron, OH office. GPD Group works directly with the communities we serve for power allocation and energy innovation.  This person would share a passion for becoming a technical expert in high voltage transmission and power utility design and reinforce a culture that prides itself on high quality design innovation and problem-solving and servant leadership that fuels opportunity creation for the team.  Our Power Group is all about looking ahead into the future and ensuring that our high-quality designs and innovative way of approaching work fuels safe communities in the Ohio and Pennsylvania regions we serve.

　　Role Qualifications:

　　A Power Utility Engineer will be responsible for the Activities include site walks, computer modeling, sizing of structures and transmission line components, designing foundations, coordinating with survey/Geotech/manufacturers, creating bill of materials, communication with internal and external project managers, applying customary engineering design principles and critical thinking.

　　Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.1-3 years related experience in high voltage transmission, distribution line engineering (12kV to 500kV).Pursuit of or have passed FE exam.Understanding of design software such as: PLS-CADD and Auto-CAD to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.Interest and/or experience with tower structures (pole, lattice, guyed).Ability to comprehend and interpret safety codes, utility standards and regulations (NESC, ASCE, IEEE).Basic knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.Excellent written & verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.Ability to develop estimates and budgets.

　　Day-to-day Job Responsibilities:

　　Creation of comprehensive drawin