Electrical Distribution Designer
Job Description
Title: Electrical Distribution Designer
Location: Columbus, OH
Hire Type: Contract to hire
Compensation:$30/hr- $40/hr (Based on Experience)
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Develop and modify design packages for electric distribution replacement and rehabilitation projects, including poles, conductors, transformers, and associated equipment.
- Prepare detailed drawings using MicroStation in accordance with utility standards and project specifications.
- Support engineers and project teams in the execution of distribution system upgrades and renewal programs.
- Coordinate with utility clients to incorporate design requirements, field conditions, and constructability considerations.
- Review field data, sketches, and markups to ensure accurate and complete design deliverables.
- Assist with addressing design issues during construction and respond to field questions as needed.
- Participate in occasional site visits to support design validation and project coordination.
- Ensure work is completed on schedule while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- 2–5 years of experience in utility design, with a focus on electric distribution systems.
- Proficiency in MicroStation.
- Experience supporting utility distribution projects such as line rebuilds, equipment replacements, or system rehabilitation.
- Ability to interpret utility standards, drawings, and technical specifications.
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.
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.