Design Technician I / II

Philadelphia, PA 19019

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Civil Engineering Job Number: 54919853 Compensation: $21-23 / hour

Job Description

Title: Design Technician / Design Technician II – Electric Distribution
Location: Remote (Preference for Philadelphia, PA / Southeastern PA / New Jersey)
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift/Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Base Salary: $21-24/hour (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Career Growth Opportunities

About the Opportunity
An engineering organization is seeking Design Technicians to support electric distribution and substation infrastructure projects. This role focuses on developing utility design packages using MicroStation, supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, and applying electric utility standards. The Design Technician I role is ideal for candidates with foundational experience, while the Design Technician II role is intended for candidates with greater independence and deeper electric distribution design expertise.

Job Duties
• Develop electric distribution design packages based on project maps, data, and utility standards.
• Create and modify design drawings using MicroStation.
• Support substation and large-scale utility infrastructure projects.
• Apply electric utility design standards, specifications, and engineering criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure design accuracy and completeness.
• Translate project inputs into constructible design documents.
• Maintain organized design documentation and drawing files.
• Support multiple projects while meeting schedule and quality requirements.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Design Technician I: Typically 1–3 years of electric utility design or drafting experience.
• Design Technician II: Typically 3+ years of electric distribution design experience.
• MicroStation proficiency required.
• Experience supporting electric distribution infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret utility base maps and project design inputs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alyssa Ford

Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.

With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.

Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.

Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.

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. 

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