Distribution Designer - Pennsylvania

Overview

Design and inspect electric distribution and pole‑attachment projects for utility clients.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering design
• software tools
• client communication
• field inspection
• budget reporting
• permit coordination

Tasks

-Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction -Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process -Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project -Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team -Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design -May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location -Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted -Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner -Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators -Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way

Requirements

• autocad
• dds
• ms office
• associates degree
• 3+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project -Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD, DDS) is beneficial -As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas -Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment -Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses -Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation -Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure -Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems -Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain -Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required -Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software -Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables -Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications -High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design -Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics -Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction -Must be able to pass a fit for duty test -Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying -Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance -This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

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About Orbital Engineering, Inc.

-Founded in 1969, it began as a mission to make industrial facilities safer and has quietly matured into a global engineering partner. -Privately held and veteran‑owned, it blends advanced tech—drones, robotics, tablet apps—and decades of hands‑on engineering. -Typical projects span from substation rebuilds and compressor stations to marine docks, pipelines, steel mill upgrades and wastewater facilities. -Sector strengths include utilities, downstream and midstream oil & gas, metals and public infrastructure such as airports and rail. -Operates across six major U.S. offices—including its Pittsburgh HQ, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Houston—and even supports global on‑site teams. -Its construction management uses proprietary software for real‑time QA/QC, marrying digital oversight with field expertise. -Asset integrity services range from arc‑flash and fall‑protection inspections to structural, mechanical and fireproofing assessments. -A standout feature: in‑house apps and cloud‑based databases for live project documentation—photos, schedules, reports—linking the field to clients in real time.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass a post‑offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test. -may be subject to random drug/alcohol testing and must pass a fit‑for‑duty test.