Designer-Distribution
Job Description
Job Type: Contract – To Hire
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $35.00/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Initially in-office with potential to move to hybrid
- Develop and modify detailed electric distribution construction drawings
- Support distribution projects throughout Ohio
- Perform design work associated with make-ready, joint-use, pole loading, and third-party attachments
- Review field information, measurements, sketches, existing plans, and mapping to develop accurate designs
- Coordinate with project teams, consultants, utility owners, and other technical professionals
- Review technical documents, utility standards, specifications, and project requirements
- Prepare accurate design documentation, calculations, sketches, and reports
- Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client requirements
- 2–4 years of relevant experience
- Electric distribution design experience required
- Make-ready and/or joint-use experience preferred
- Experience with pole loading and third-party utility work preferred
- Associate degree in Engineering, Drafting, or a related discipline preferred
- Experience developing construction drawings for utility or infrastructure projects
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret utility plans, standards, and specifications
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- MicroStation
- GEOPAK
- OpenRoads Designer
- AutoCAD
- PoleForeman
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Alex is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, supporting the Energy and Infrastructure Division. As someone new to both recruiting and Sterling, Alex brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a relationship-first approach to helping candidates navigate new career opportunities.
Alex’s passion for recruiting stems from the opportunity to help others achieve continued career growth, long-term happiness, and professional success. Alex enjoys building new relationships every day and takes pride in connecting with candidates to better understand their goals, strengths, and next steps.
Outside of recruiting, Alex enjoys sports and spending time outdoors, making it easy for candidates to connect on both a professional and personal level. Whether talking through career goals or sharing favorite teams, outdoor activities, or personal interests, Alex values creating genuine conversations that help build trust throughout the recruiting process.