Distribution Lines Designer – Flexible Schedule & Growth

FirstEnergy Corp; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Overtime opportunities

PTO

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Distribution Lines Designer to oversee the designed construction of Joint Use attachments. The designer serves as a primary contact for internal and external customers, balancing field and desk work with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The preferred reporting locations are Greensburg Corporate Center or Reading Office in PA. Travel to FirstEnergy offices and customer sites is required; eligibility to support emergencies and storm-related activities is noted.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required. OR High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 to 6 years related work experience is required. Related work 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.
• Willing 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, CREWS, OMS, and DDS.
• Willing 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 personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Utilizing FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single- and 3-phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
• Supporting job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification.
• Facilitating billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non-routine scenarios.
• Facilitating completion of outage management system (OMS) follow-up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, Transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J&C) projects.
• Acquiring permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right-of-way.
• Collaborating with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work.
• Updating and maintaining compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems.
• Traveling to various off-site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites.
• Providing ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Associate Degree in a technical discipline

High School diploma or equivalent with 2–6 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CREWS

OMS

DDS

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Distribution Lines Designer to oversee the designed construction of Joint Use attachments. The designer serves as a primary contact for internal and external customers, balancing field and desk work with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The preferred reporting locations are Greensburg Corporate Center or Reading Office in PA. Travel to FirstEnergy offices and customer sites is required; eligibility to support emergencies and storm-related activities is noted.