FirstEnergy
Distribution Lines Designer - Altoona/Lewistown/Shippensburg
FirstEnergy, Altoona, Pennsylvania, us, 16603
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
Job Description FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company operates more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity The Distribution Lines Designer is responsible for designing construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function. The Designer leverages customer service, software use, and expertise in design standards and regulatory requirements as a regular point of contact for internal and external customers throughout project lifetimes.
The work culture includes a supportive environment focused on career growth and development, high‑energy team with balanced field and desk work, and flexible scheduling that allows for community involvement.
This position is on site at one of three locations: Altoona Service Center (Altoona, PA), Lewistown Service Center (Lewistown, PA), or Shippensburg Service Center (Shippensburg, PA).
Responsibilities
Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single‑ and 3‑phase overhead and underground designs for residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification.
Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non‑routine scenarios.
Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow‑up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, Transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J&C) projects.
Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right‑of‑way.
Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work.
Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems.
Travel to various off‑site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites.
Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm‑related activities.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required.
High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 to 6 years of related work experience is required, including utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction.
Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test.
Strong communication ability to guide decision‑making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations.
Willing to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding.
Self‑motivated and able to manage shifting priorities.
Able to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics.
Able to gain working familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, electrical systems, construction methods, equipment, and safety requirements, including practical applications.
Able to gain proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (DDS).
Willing to participate regularly in emergency and storm‑related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.
Job Perks
Flexible schedule
Robust Career Development Program
Overtime opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
HealthyLiving Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity FirstEnergy offers a competitive pay and incentive compensation, company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity and rewards individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all business activities. Employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, customers, and the public. The company maintains an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace and promotes public safety through world‑class safety standards.
Position Classification Non‑exempt
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.
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Job Description FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company operates more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity The Distribution Lines Designer is responsible for designing construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function. The Designer leverages customer service, software use, and expertise in design standards and regulatory requirements as a regular point of contact for internal and external customers throughout project lifetimes.
The work culture includes a supportive environment focused on career growth and development, high‑energy team with balanced field and desk work, and flexible scheduling that allows for community involvement.
This position is on site at one of three locations: Altoona Service Center (Altoona, PA), Lewistown Service Center (Lewistown, PA), or Shippensburg Service Center (Shippensburg, PA).
Responsibilities
Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single‑ and 3‑phase overhead and underground designs for residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification.
Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non‑routine scenarios.
Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow‑up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, Transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J&C) projects.
Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right‑of‑way.
Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work.
Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems.
Travel to various off‑site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites.
Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm‑related activities.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required.
High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 to 6 years of related work experience is required, including utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction.
Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test.
Strong communication ability to guide decision‑making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations.
Willing to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding.
Self‑motivated and able to manage shifting priorities.
Able to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics.
Able to gain working familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, electrical systems, construction methods, equipment, and safety requirements, including practical applications.
Able to gain proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (DDS).
Willing to participate regularly in emergency and storm‑related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.
Job Perks
Flexible schedule
Robust Career Development Program
Overtime opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
HealthyLiving Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity FirstEnergy offers a competitive pay and incentive compensation, company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity and rewards individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all business activities. Employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, customers, and the public. The company maintains an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace and promotes public safety through world‑class safety standards.
Position Classification Non‑exempt
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.
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