Designer-Electric Distribution

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bentley MicroStation, Communication Skills, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Support, Consulting, Data Collection, Design Services, Documentation, Electrical Design, Engineering Consulting, Engineering Drawing, Health Plan, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Quality Control, Regulations, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
4 days ago
Title: Electric Distribution Designer
Company: Sterling Engineering
Location: 444 Liberty Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $30-$40/hour (Based on Experience)

Overview: Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading engineering consulting firm to hire multiple Electric Distribution Designers to support AEP replacement and rehabilitation programs. These positions will focus on electric distribution infrastructure projects, supporting the design, modification, and upgrade of overhead and underground utility systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team supporting critical utility improvements throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and modify electric distribution designs for AEP replacement and rehabilitation projects.
  • Prepare detailed construction drawings and design packages utilizing MicroStation-DDS.
  • Support overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including poles, conductors, transformers, and associated equipment.
  • Perform field investigations and collect data to support project design efforts.
  • Review existing utility infrastructure and develop design solutions in accordance with utility standards and client requirements.
  • Coordinate with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and utility clients throughout project execution.
  • Prepare project documentation, design calculations, and construction support materials.
  • Assist with project scheduling, design revisions, and quality control reviews.
  • Ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, and utility requirements.
Qualifications:
  • 2-5 years of electric distribution design experience.
  • Experience supporting utility distribution projects.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, utility standards, and construction documents.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team environment.
  • Field experience or willingness to perform field work as required.
Education:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or a related field preferred.
  • Relevant utility design experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Software:
  • MicroStation-DDS required.
Benefits
  • PTO, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com