Designer I - Power Services

About the Role

Entry-level opportunity with training and mentoring—built as a long-term career path in the utility power industry. You’ll work alongside engineers and experienced designers to develop overhead electric designs and help move projects from concept to construction. This role offers a blend of office-based design work and field visits/field checks as needed, focusing on electric distribution projects using industry tools and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather and validate project information using tools such as GIS and Google Earth.
• Review project requirements, identify constraints, and propose practical design solutions.
• Design overhead and underground electric distribution projects using engineering/design software.
• Learn and apply utility design and construction standards.
• Interpret Right-of-Way documents and incorporate requirements into project designs.
• Perform field checks and document site conditions that impact design and constructability.
• Request survey & staking support; when needed, stake projects independently.
• Create design sketches, drawings (including CAD-based drafting when applicable), work orders, and material lists for assigned projects.
• Assist with design checks and basic analysis to confirm connectivity and structural considerations.
• Conduct visual inspections of power facilities (poles, wires, transformers, and related equipment) as needed.
• Work safely in varied environments—from office settings to outdoor field conditions.
• Drive a personal vehicle in different weather and terrain conditions, as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Associate degree or higher (preferred).
• Interest in starting a career in an engineering- or construction-related field.
• Demonstrated performance in work, school, or other commitments (e.g., strong GPA, awards, references).
• Comfort using common software tools; willingness to learn new programs quickly.
• CADD and/or drafting coursework or hands-on drafting experience (preferred).
• Construction/engineering-related degree or certificate (preferred).

New grads and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP).
• Dental & vision plans.
• Company-paid group life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts.
• Additional supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Alternative Work Schedules.