Power Distribution Designer

Post Date

Nov 04, 2025

Location

Richmond,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23219
US
Jan 05, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Designer

Req #

PHL-e595b917-ab76-4992-9130-88dba23ccd8a

Pay Rate

$50k - $65k (estimate)

Job Description

The power Designer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, traffic control, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer.

Our client is looking for both Designer I and Designer II, depending on their experience.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

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Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, AutoCAD required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• 1-4 years of experience in the design of electric utility network distribution systems.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with design on distribution systems in the Virginia and Mid-Atlantic region.
• ARCFM/AUD design experience.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.