Distribution Lines Designer - Frederick, MD

FirstEnergy Corp.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Robust Career Development Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Healthy Living Wellness Program

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. is hiring a Distribution Lines Designer in Frederick, Maryland. The role involves overseeing the design and execution of electrical distribution projects, ensuring safety and compliance with engineering standards.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage project lifecycles while liaising with customers. The position offers a flexible schedule and other perks.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline required.
• High School plus 2 to 6 years related work experience acceptable.
• Strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute overhead and underground electrical designs.
• Maintain customer relationships during project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Self-motivated

Technical Understanding

Education

Associate Degree in a technical discipline

High School with 2-6 years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Graphic Design Software

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are 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. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Distribution Lines Designer is responsible for the design, construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function of the Company. The Distribution 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 lifetime of various projects and tasks.

This position is on site at the Frederick Service Center in Frederick, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single‑ and 3‑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 follow‑up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J & C) projects.
• 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 FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites.
• Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm‑related activities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required.
• OR High School 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, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (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 a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Job Perks:

• Flexible schedule
• Robust Career Development Program
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
• HealthyLiving Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. 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.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy 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. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.

Position Classification

Non‑exempt

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