Distribution Design Specialist - Overhead & Underground

FirstEnergy Corp; Franklin (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Overtime opportunities

PTO

Volunteer time off (VTO)

HealthyLiving Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Distribution Designer for the Monongahela Power Company in West Virginia. The role focuses on designed construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function, using customer input, software tools, and regulatory knowledge.

The position is on-site at Elkins, Franklin, or Marlinton facilities. Requires an associate degree (or equivalent experience) and familiarity with utility design practices, plus ability to travel and respond to storms or

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required.
• OR High School or equivalent with 2–5 years related work experience is required.
• Experience in utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and uphold safety commitments in all tasks.
• Use FirstEnergy standards to design overhead and underground distributions.
• Support project progress via customer contacts, field work, and documentation.
• Assist billing for line extensions and relocations, including non-routine scenarios.
• Handle OMS follow-up, outages, streetlight work, and related inspections.
• Acquire permits related to railroad and transportation agencies.
• Coordinate easements with customers for extensions and relocations.
• Maintain compliant records for reports and metrics.
• Travel to FirstEnergy facilities and customer sites as needed.
• Provide assistance during emergencies and storm events.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate Degree in a technical discipline

High School diploma with 2–5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CREWS

OMS

DDS

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Distribution Designer for the Monongahela Power Company in West Virginia. The role focuses on designed construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function, using customer input, software tools, and regulatory knowledge.

The position is on-site at Elkins, Franklin, or Marlinton facilities. Requires an associate degree (or equivalent experience) and familiarity with utility design practices, plus ability to travel and respond to storms or