Distribution Engineering Designer
Job Description
Location: Raleigh. NC
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (6–12 months)
Salary: $25–$35/hr
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
- Produce CAD electric distribution design drawings and bills of material.
- Perform field data collection using standard tools, methods, and processes.
- Support utility relocation, subdivision services, and service drop design.
- Conduct audits of existing electrical distribution services.
- Participate in scheduled safety meetings and follow safety procedures.
- Utilize Maximo and other systems to support project execution.
- 4-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in distribution design.
- Experience supporting Duke Energy projects required.
- Experience with utility relocation, subdivision services, and service design.
- FE certification may substitute for 6 months of experience.
- Active PE license preferred (may substitute for 2 years of experience).
- Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work onsite.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Recruiter
Mason Curtis is an Energy, Infrastructure & Construction Specialist at Sterling Engineering with more than seven years of recruiting experience, including one year with Sterling. He focuses on connecting skilled candidates with opportunities across energy, infrastructure, and construction, helping clients build strong teams while supporting candidates through meaningful career moves.
Mason is committed to understanding each candidate’s experience, goals, and potential, then advocating for opportunities where they can succeed long-term. His approach is rooted in persistence, communication, and a genuine desire to help people move forward in their careers.
That commitment is reflected in the feedback he receives from candidates. One candidate shared that Mason went above and beyond to help them earn an interview opportunity, even when they were up against individuals with more experience. Mason’s advocacy helped open the door to a role where the candidate now feels valued, supported, and grateful to be part of a company they respect.
For Mason, recruiting is about more than filling positions. It is about creating opportunities that can have a lasting impact on people’s lives, careers, and futures.