Distribution Lines Designer - Springfield, OH

Job Description

First Energy is a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

This is an open position with the Ohio Edison Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. The Distribution Designer is responsible for the design, construction, relocation, and new business work to serve the Distribution function of the Company. The Designer leverages customer service, software use, and learned expertise in design standards and regulatory requirements. This individual acts as a regular point of contact for internal and external customers through the lifecycle of various projects and tasks.

The position is on site and located at the Springfield Service Center in Springfield, Ohio.

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Utilize First Energy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single‑ and three‑phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
• Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification.
• Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non‑routine scenarios.
• Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow‑up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, transmission priority repairs, and aerial patrol findings.
• Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right‑of‑way.
• Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work.
• Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems.
• Travel to various off‑site locations as required, including First Energy offices, training facilities, and customer sites.
• Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm‑related activities.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Or high school diploma or equivalent and minimum two years of related work experience is required. Related experience includes utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction.
• Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test.
• Strong communication ability to guide decision‑making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations.
• Willingness to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Able to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Able to gain working familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, electrical systems, construction methods, equipment, and safety requirements, including practical applications.
• Able to gain proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (DDS).
• Willingness to participate regularly in emergency and storm‑related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.

• Flexible schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
• Healthy Living Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The estimated pay range for this role is $64,600 - $99,000.

Safety is a core value for First Energy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety.

Non‑exempt

First Energy takes a market‑based approach to pay, which may vary depending on location and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract will be considered.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.