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Job Title: Distribution Designer

Job Description

The Distribution Designer independently develops design and construction work packages for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for utility customers, with a strong emphasis on overhead distribution.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop detailed design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, with the majority of work focused on overhead distribution.
• Review project scopes and requirements provided by the utility client and translate them into accurate and constructible design solutions.
• Perform field work as needed, including visiting assigned sites to capture photos, take measurements, and document existing conditions for use in the design process.
• Use field data to create complete distribution designs that may include determining power requirements, defining main distribution panels, subpanels, transformers, and branch circuits, selecting appropriate equipment such as transformers, circuits, power lines, and utility poles, and laying out the physical arrangement of the distribution system and associated equipment.
• Design power distribution systems using Open Utilities and other industry-specific design software as required by the utility client.

Essential Skills

• Design and drafting experience in an engineering or utility-related environment, or an Associate’s degree with a focus in Design, CAD, or a closely related discipline.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, MicroStation, Revit, or similar software.
• Ability to learn and effectively use Open Utilities and other utility-specific design tools required by the client.
• Understanding of electrical distribution design concepts, including transformers, low voltage distribution (LVD), electrical demand, and utility distribution systems.
• Familiarity with or experience applying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements in design and material selection.
• Ability to perform structural and loading analysis for distribution poles using tools such as PoleForeman, Pole Loading Analysis (PLA), or similar software, including guying calculations and conductor sag and tension specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a field related to design, drafting, CAD, electrical engineering technology, or a similar discipline.
• Coursework or academic focus related to the utility industry, power grid, power systems, or electrical distribution.
• Experience working directly with an electric utility, a utility energy division, or a consulting firm specializing in electric distribution design or engineering.
• Internships or co-op experience with major utility companies or utility-focused engineering firms, particularly those involved in electric distribution and reliability work.
• Exposure to or experience with GIS-based tools, permitting workflows, joint use or make-ready processes, pole inspection, and pole replacement projects.
• Knowledge of low voltage distribution (LVD) systems, joint use considerations, and make-ready engineering.

Work Environment

The work environment combines remote, office-based, and field settings, offering flexibility based on where you live and project needs. Work is primarily tied to utility distribution projects in Michigan, with field assignments in designated territories. Field work involves visiting outdoor sites in varying weather conditions to take photos, measurements, and site notes, often around existing power lines, poles, and distribution equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Flint, MI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Flint,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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