Electrical Distribution Designer
Job Description
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Salary: $25.00 – $40.00/hour, based on experience
- Develop and modify design packages for FirstEnergy electric distribution replacement and rehabilitation projects
- Design upgrades involving poles, conductors, transformers, and associated distribution equipment
- Prepare and revise detailed utility drawings using MicroStation and DDS
- Review sketches, markups, and project information to produce accurate design deliverables
- Follow FirstEnergy standards, specifications, and design requirements
- Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, and utility stakeholders
- Support distribution system replacement, rehabilitation, and modernization programs
- Manage multiple assignments while maintaining project schedules, quality, and accuracy
- 3+ years of electric distribution design experience required
- Previous FirstEnergy experience required
- MicroStation and DDS experience required
- Experience with electric distribution replacement, rehabilitation, line rebuild, or equipment replacement projects
- Strong understanding of utility drawings, standards, and technical specifications
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a 100% remote environment
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.