Distribution Engineer/Designer

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power distribution design work using DDS to support utility distribution projects.
• Develop and update distribution design packages that meet the standards and requirements of the utility client.
• Use Crews (a utility-specific version of SAP) to process, track, and complete work orders related to distribution design.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery in all distribution designs.
• Review your own design work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and client specifications.
• Work toward taking on quality control responsibilities, including performing detailed QC checks on distribution designs prepared by other designers after gaining experience in the role.
• Conduct design audits and quality reviews to identify errors, inconsistencies, or improvement opportunities before submittal to the utility client.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, construction, and utility-focused teams to coordinate design solutions and resolve technical issues.
• Support the utility energy division’s distribution and reliability initiatives by delivering timely and accurate design outputs.
• Maintain organized documentation of design work, QC reviews, and audit findings within DDS, Crews, and other project systems.
• Participate in ongoing training and development activities to strengthen technical skills and deepen knowledge of utility distribution standards.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and process enhancement ideas with the team.
• Prepare for potential future leadership responsibilities, including acting as a primary point of contact for assigned utility clients and leading design efforts on awarded work.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience using DDS specifically to support FirstEnergy distribution design projects.
• Proven experience in power distribution and distribution design engineering for utility clients.
• Hands-on experience delivering distribution designs that support power delivery and reliability objectives.
• Familiarity with FirstEnergy standards, processes, and expectations for distribution design work.
• Experience using Crews or similar utility-focused systems (such as SAP-based platforms) to manage work orders.
• Experience performing or quickly learning to perform quality control and audit checks on distribution design packages.
• Strong understanding of electrical and power distribution engineering concepts.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical design work and documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and support coordination with utility clients.