Distribution Engineer/Designer

Job Title: Distribution Engineer / Designer Job Description This fully remote role focuses on power distribution design work for a major utility client, using DDS and related tools to support distribution and reliability projects. You will create and refine distribution designs, complete work orders in utility-specific systems, and progressively take on quality control responsibilities for designs produced by other team members. The position sits within a growing utility energy division, offering strong opportunities for professional development and advancement into lead roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed power distribution designs that meet utility standards and project requirements, using DDS and other design tools.
• Support distribution design engineering efforts for power delivery projects, including upgrades, relocations, and reconductoring (LTP).
• Prepare and update work orders in Crews, the utilitys SAP-based system, ensuring accurate and complete documentation.
• Perform quality control checks on your own designs to ensure accuracy, compliance with NESC standards, and alignment with client specifications.
• Progress toward performing quality control reviews on designs produced by other designers, splitting responsibilities between design work and QC as experience grows.
• Apply relevant standards and guidelines, including NESC, to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant distribution design solutions.
• Collaborate with internal utility energy division team members to support ongoing distribution and reliability initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and QC processes by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and sharing best practices.
• Maintain clear, organized records of design activities, work orders, and QC findings for internal and client review.
• Stay informed about utility industry practices and the clients operational requirements to deliver high-quality, consistent work.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience using DDS to perform power distribution designs for FirstEnergy or any FirstEnergy operating company.
• Proven experience in power distribution design and power delivery projects, with a focus on distribution design engineering.
• Hands-on experience supporting FirstEnergy or FirstEnergy opcos such as Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison, Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn Power, Jersey Central Power & Light, Mon Power, or Potomac Edison.
• Ability to perform or quickly develop capability to perform quality control reviews of distribution designs submitted to the utility client.
• Proficiency using Crews (FirstEnergys version of SAP) or similar utility work management systems to complete and manage work orders.
• Strong understanding of NESC and its application to distribution design work.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in design and documentation, with a focus on delivering quality work to the client.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and project requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LTP projects, including upgrades, relocations, and reconductoring of distribution lines.
• Background in utility-related work such as construction services, site development, survey, storm water, transportation, or wastewater is beneficial.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a utility energy division, including opportunities to become a lead designer and primary point of contact for clients.
• Motivation to pursue professional engineering development, including preparation for the FE exam and eventual PE licensure, with organizational support.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly growing department and contribute to building processes and best practices as the division expands.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and coordinating with utility stakeholders.

Work Environment This role is 100% remote, allowing you to perform all duties from your preferred location without any field work outside. You will work within a dynamic utility energy division that is experiencing significant growth, driven by large distribution and reliability contracts with major utility companies throughout the Midwest. The division is in an early growth stage, offering the chance to step into a key position and advance as the business expands. You will use DDS for distribution design and Crews, a SAP-based utility system, t…