Electric Distribution Designer - Overhead & Underground Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Overtime opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Volunteer time off (VTO)

HealthyLiving Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Fairlea, WV, is seeking a Distribution Designer to manage design, relocation, and new business work within the Distribution group. You will interact with customers, use standard engineering practices, and support OMS and billing processes on-site at the Fairlea Service Center.

The role requires a 2–4 year degree in a related field or equivalent experience, plus strong communication and software skills. Travel and emergency duty are expected as part of the job package.

Qualifications

• Two to four-year degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related discipline and 0-2 years related work experience is required.
• OR High School / equivalent and minimum 2 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, and aerial patrol findings.
• 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.
• Travelling 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

Self-motivated

Interpret complex information

Valid driver’s license

Education

Two to four-year degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related discipline

High School / equivalent with 2 years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CREWS

OMS

DDS

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp in Fairlea, WV, is seeking a Distribution Designer to manage design, relocation, and new business work within the Distribution group. You will interact with customers, use standard engineering practices, and support OMS and billing processes on-site at the Fairlea Service Center.

The role requires a 2–4 year degree in a related field or equivalent experience, plus strong communication and software skills. Travel and emergency duty are expected as part of the job package.