Staff Electrical Designer

Staff Electrical Designer (FirstEnergy)

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00 $49.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Not required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Distribution Designer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on various 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Staff Distribution Designer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Develop and prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply strong knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Perform field inspections for overhead and underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Prepare and disseminate project communication regarding vegetation management, third-party attachments, right-of-way, and outage planning.
• Develop client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.

Required Skills

• Must have distribution background and experience (must show on resume).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years of related/relevant experience required; OR Associate Degree and minimum 8 years of related/relevant experience required; OR High School diploma and minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Note: A Bachelor's degree in any engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program is not allowed for this position.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of related/relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field; OR minimum 8 years of related/relevant experience with an Associate Degree; OR minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience with a High School diploma.
• Distribution background and experience required (must be reflected on resume).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Background check required; processing time is 3 6 weeks.
• This position is eligible for flex 9/80 scheduling.
• This is a contract-to-hire position.

About the Client

This client is a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities organization operating across grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure in the United States. Supporting large-scale multi-million dollar projects, they employ engineers, designers, project controls specialists, and supply chain professionals across on-site field and office environments. The organization emphasizes regulatory compliance, operational safety, and long-term infrastructure reliability across their project teams.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08294 Industry: Engineering

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