Distribution Lines Designer — Flexible Schedule & PTO

FirstEnergy; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 64,600 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Overtime opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Volunteer time off (VTO)

HealthyLiving Wellness Program

EAP

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Distribution Designer to manage the design, relocation, and new work for the Distribution function. This on-site role supports residential, commercial, and industrial requests and serves as a primary contact for customers throughout project lifecycles.

Located at the Elkins, WV region with potential service center placements, duties include safety commitments, billing support, permit acquisition, and coordination with internal/external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or high school with 2–5 years of utility design experience.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) TECH employment test.
• Strong communication to guide decision-making and diffuse challenging situations.
• Willing to adapt to shifting priorities and emergencies.
• Able to interpret procedures, drawings, and schematics with ease.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams; manage job packages and closeouts.
• Support billing for line extensions and relocations across non-routine scenarios.
• Assist with outage management follow-ups, maintenance, and streetlight activities.
• Obtain permits and secure easements for line extensions and relocations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Reading schematics

Education

Associate Degree in technical discipline

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CREWS

OMS

DDS

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Distribution Designer to manage the design, relocation, and new work for the Distribution function. This on-site role supports residential, commercial, and industrial requests and serves as a primary contact for customers throughout project lifecycles.

Located at the Elkins, WV region with potential service center placements, duties include safety commitments, billing support, permit acquisition, and coordination with internal/external stakeholders.