Distribution Engineer​/Designer

Distribution Engineer / Designer
* 100% remote
* Job Description

This role focuses on power distribution design for a major utility client, with a strong emphasis on using DDS to develop and support distribution designs. You will work entirely remotely and will not perform any field work. The position centers on creating high-quality distribution design packages and, over time, may expand to include Quality Control and audit responsibilities for designs prepared by other team members.

You will also use Crews, a utility-specific system similar to SAP, to manage and complete work orders. This opportunity sits within a growing utility energy division, offering clear paths for professional development and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

+ Perform detailed power distribution design work using DDS to support utility distribution projects.

+ Develop and update distribution design packages that meet the standards and requirements of the utility client.

+ Use Crews (a utility-specific version of SAP) to process, track, and complete work orders related to distribution design.

+ Apply engineering principles to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery in all distribution designs.

+ Review your own design work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and client specifications.

+ Work toward taking on quality control responsibilities, including performing detailed QC checks on distribution designs prepared by other designers after gaining experience in the role.

+ Conduct design audits and quality reviews to identify errors, inconsistencies, or improvement opportunities before submittal to the utility client.

+ Collaborate with internal engineering, construction, and utility-focused teams to coordinate design solutions and resolve technical issues.

+ Support the utility energy division's distribution and reliability initiatives by delivering timely and accurate design outputs.

+ Maintain organized documentation of design work, QC reviews, and audit findings within DDS, Crews, and other project systems.

+ Participate in ongoing training and development activities to strengthen technical skills and deepen knowledge of utility distribution standards.

+ Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and process enhancement ideas with the team.

+ Prepare for potential future leadership responsibilities, including acting as a primary point of contact for assigned utility clients and leading design efforts on awarded work.

Essential Skills

+ At least 3 years of experience using DDS specifically to support First Energy distribution design projects.

+ Proven experience in power distribution and distribution design engineering for utility clients.

+ Hands-on experience delivering distribution designs that support power delivery and reliability objectives.

+ Familiarity with First Energy standards, processes, and expectations for distribution design work.

+ Experience using Crews or similar utility-focused systems (such as SAP-based platforms) to manage work orders.

+ Ability to perform or quickly learn to perform quality control and audit checks on distribution design packages.

+ Strong understanding of electrical and power distribution engineering concepts.

+ High attention to detail and accuracy in technical design work and documentation.

+ Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

+ Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and support coordination with utility clients.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience performing quality control or QC reviews of designs prepared by other designers, especially for submittals to First Energy.

+ Background in civil, electrical, or related engineering disciplines supporting the utility industry.

+ Exposure to utility-related work such as construction services, site development, survey, storm water, transportation, or wastewater projects.

+ Interest in long-term professional growth within a utility energy division that is experiencing significant expansion.

+ Motivation to pursue professional development opportunities, including preparation for the FE exam and eventual PE licensure with organizational support.

+ Ability to adapt to working with multiple utility clients and projects across different regions as the division continues to expand.

+ Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work orders, design tasks, and QC activities simultaneously.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, allowing you to perform all work from a home or remote office environment with no field work required. You will primarily use DDS for power distribution design and Crews, a utility-specific system similar to SAP, to manage and complete work orders. You will be part of a growing utility energy division within a larger consulting engineering organization that maintains multiple offices across the Midwest and supports a range of…