Design Engineer

Brooksource; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The successful candidate will develop complete distribution design packages using DDS, oversee overhead and underground systems, and coordinate with engineering teams to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility distribution design with field data collection.
• Hands-on DDS usage for creating constructible distribution packages.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems and standards.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to gather data, evaluate existing infrastructure, and assess site conditions for electric distribution projects.
• Develop complete distribution design packages using DDS and established utility standards, specifications, and workflows.
• Support both overhead and underground distribution design projects.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for distribution design processes, tools, standards, and requirements.
• Coordinate with utility engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Review project requirements and translate field conditions into constructible distribution designs.
• Help onboard, train, and mentor new distribution designers as the team expands.
• Support program growth and continuous improvement alongside engineering leadership.
• Provide technical guidance and help establish consistent design practices across the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Field & office distribution design

Mentorship potential

Coordination across teams

Education

Engineering degree

Relevant industry certification

Tools

DDS (Distribution Design System)

Job description

Pennsylvania – Utility Service Territory; office location flexible

Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Lead Distribution Designer / Design Engineer to support the growth of a utility distribution engineering program. This individual will serve as a key technical resource and help establish and grow a new distribution design team.

Initially, the role will remain highly hands-on, with responsibility for both field assessments and office-based distribution design. As the program expands, this individual will also have the opportunity to help onboard, train, mentor, and guide additional designers.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to gather data, evaluate existing infrastructure, and assess site conditions for electric distribution projects.
• Develop complete distribution design packages using DDS and established utility standards, specifications, and workflows.
• Support both overhead and underground distribution design projects.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for distribution design processes, tools, standards, and requirements.
• Coordinate with utility engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Review project requirements and translate field conditions into constructible distribution designs.
• Help onboard, train, and mentor new distribution designers as the team expands.
• Support program growth and continuous improvement alongside engineering leadership.
• Provide technical guidance and help establish consistent design practices across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in electric utility distribution design, either directly with a utility or through an engineering/consulting contractor.
• Hands-on experience using DDS (Distribution Design System).
• Experience performing both field work and office-based distribution design/engineering.
• Strong understanding of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility distribution design standards, workflows, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to independently develop accurate and constructible distribution design packages.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering, field, and project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Several years of utility distribution design experience.
• Experience serving as a senior designer, technical lead, or subject matter expert.
• Interest in developing into a team lead or supervisory position; previous formal management experience is not required.
• DDS experience across multiple utility environments or service territories.
• Engineering degree, technical degree, or relevant industry certification.

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.