Electrical Distribution Designer

Title: Designer – Electric Distribution

Location: Remote –must be located in EST or CST time zones

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Salary: $25.00 – $40.00/hour, based on experience

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electric Distribution Designer to support FirstEnergy replacement and rehabilitation projects across the electric distribution network. This position will focus on developing and modifying design packages for distribution system upgrades, equipment replacements, and system rehabilitation projects. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of electric distribution design experience, previous FirstEnergy project experience, and hands-on experience with MicroStation and DDS. This is a fully remote opportunity with no field work required.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and modify design packages for FirstEnergy electric distribution replacement and rehabilitation projects
• Design upgrades involving poles, conductors, transformers, and associated distribution equipment
• Prepare and revise detailed utility drawings using MicroStation and DDS
• Review sketches, markups, and project information to produce accurate design deliverables
• Follow FirstEnergy standards, specifications, and design requirements
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, and utility stakeholders
• Support distribution system replacement, rehabilitation, and modernization programs
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining project schedules, quality, and accuracy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electric distribution design experience required
• Previous FirstEnergy experience required
• MicroStation and DDS experience required
• Experience with electric distribution replacement, rehabilitation, line rebuild, or equipment replacement projects
• Strong understanding of utility drawings, standards, and technical specifications
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a 100% remote environment

Benefits: As a Sterling Engineering contract employee, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and additional employee benefits.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information