Remote Distribution Designer for Utilities and Power

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Designer to support Pennsylvania projects within its Utility Services team.

The role offers a remote work arrangement and involves pole attachment processes, design of joint-use and make-ready projects, and coordination with clients and utility personnel. Responsibilities include applying NESC standards, analyzing field data, updating design software, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and budget while communicating progress to management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years fieldwork or construction experience
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related tech with 0-2 years experience
• Organized data management for projects from start to finish
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and communicate status
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and design/business software
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and schematics preferred
• Experience with electrical distribution assets or communication equipment construction preferred
• Willingness to travel and pass drug/alcohol tests as required

Responsibilities

• Visually identify and record equipment and construction situations in the field
• Apply NESC standards and client guidelines to complete engineering designs
• Analyze field data and update design software for implementation
• Communicate with clients and team to determine best engineering design solution
• Ensure work aligns with project schedule and budget and report status to management
• Travel as needed and interact with landowners and utility personnel

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Data organization

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Engineering/Tech

Tools

Spida Calc

O-Calc

Pole Foreman

AutoCAD

DDS

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Designer to support Pennsylvania projects within its Utility Services team.

The role offers a remote work arrangement and involves pole attachment processes, design of joint-use and make-ready projects, and coordination with clients and utility personnel. Responsibilities include applying NESC standards, analyzing field data, updating design software, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and budget while communicating progress to management.