Remote Distribution Designer - Utility Design & Field Data

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 33,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

supplemental insurance options

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Designer for our Utility Services team in the greater St. Louis, MO area. This remote-friendly role requires residence within about an hour of St. Louis to perform field data collection and complete engineering designs.

Responsibilities include field inspections, applying NESC and client standards, data analysis, and design workflow support. Travel and site meetings may be required; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years fieldwork or related experience.
• Associates Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related field, 0–2 years preferred.
• Must be organized to keep data orderly from start to finish on a project.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and communicate status clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design/business enterprise software.
• Effective written and oral communication at all levels.
• Reasoning skills and problem-solving ability.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance.
• Must pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test per Federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Visually identify, inspect, and record field equipment and rights‑of‑way details.
• Apply NESC standards and client guidelines to complete engineering designs (pole replacements, space rearrangements).
• Analyze field data and update design software for implementation.
• Utilize client software to support engineering design workflow and permitting processes.
• Communicate with team and clients to determine cost-effective design solutions.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets with regular status updates.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multi-project prioritization

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related technical discipline

Tools

Pole loading software (Spida Calc/O-Calc/Pole Foreman/Katapult)

AutoCAD

DDS

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Designer for our Utility Services team in the greater St. Louis, MO area. This remote-friendly role requires residence within about an hour of St. Louis to perform field data collection and complete engineering designs.

Responsibilities include field inspections, applying NESC and client standards, data analysis, and design workflow support. Travel and site meetings may be required; strong communication and organization are essential.