Utility Distribution Designer

Brooksource; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a motivated Distribution Designer to support electric utility infrastructure projects in a primarily onsite role with some fieldwork. You will help design and document distribution systems and create CAD drawings while learning safety procedures on-site.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new software and design processes. AutoCAD is a plus, and the team will train strong candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new software, systems, and design processes.
• Attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
• A two-year technical or engineering degree is highly preferred.
• AutoCAD or CAD drafting experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing and documenting electric utility distribution infrastructure.
• Create and update technical drawings using CAD software.
• Collect field data and learn utility field safety procedures.
• Shadow experienced team members during initial training.
• Review project information and help resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to support project deadlines and deliverables.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Onsite readiness

Education

Two-year technical or engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite with occasional fieldwork

Pay Rate: $20–22/hr

Employment Type: 9 month Contract To Hire

Application Deadline: 11/06/2026

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Distribution Designer to support electric utility infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with a technical background who enjoys problem-solving and wants to develop their skills in engineering design. Previous AutoCAD experience is a plus, but the team is willing to train candidates with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

What You'll Do

• Assist with designing and documenting electric utility distribution infrastructure.
• Create and update technical drawings using CAD software.
• Collect field data and learn utility field safety procedures.
• Shadow experienced team members during initial training.
• Review project information and help resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to support project deadlines and deliverables.

What You Bring

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn new software, systems, and design processes.
• Attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
• A two-year technical or engineering degree is highly preferred.
• AutoCAD or CAD drafting experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work onsite in Columbus and participate in occasional fieldwork.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.