Joint Use Designer

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

. Prepare construction documents, including plan and profile drawings for overhead and underground electric distribution, fiber optic, and telecommunications facilities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36,000 - $87,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing construction documents and applying NESC standards for electric distribution and telecommunications projects. Proficient in utilizing design software and managing project budgets while ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Document PreparationUtility Design ExperiencePole Loading Software (Spida Calc, O-Calc, AutoCAD)Effective Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Construction Document PreparationUtility DesignPole Loading AnalysisField Data CollectionEngineering Drawing InterpretationQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Cost EstimationData ManagementDesign Software ProficiencyNESC Standards Application

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsDependabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADSPANSNJUNSIkeGPSField Measurement DevicesClient Proprietary Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electric DistributionTelecommunicationsConstruction StandardsJoint-Use ProjectsField SupportSafety PracticesResidential and Commercial Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare construction documents, including plan and profile drawings for overhead and underground electric distribution, fiber optic, and telecommunications facilities
Prepare make-ready work for joint use projects
Assist with engineering/project cost estimates and execution schedules
Provide field support during construction
Perform quality reviews and follow the QA/QC process
Evaluate equipment loading and structural pole loading for safe, reliable, cost-effective designs
Apply NESC standards, client standards, and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines to engineering designs
Analyze field-collected data and imagery and update software packages for design implementation
Use client proprietary software and equipment in the engineering design workflow, including new attachment permitting
Complete assigned work on schedule and within budget while communicating status to management
Communicate with clients to determine cost-effective engineering design solutions
Provide documentation and support to accounting to ensure projects are properly budgeted and accounted for
Transcribe notes and use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record field data
Attend client-site meetings and interact with the public, landowners, and operators as needed
Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment, construction situations, and rights-of-way
Communicate with coworkers and clients to agree on engineering design solutions
Perform frequent driving, standing, walking, navigating, and balancing objects weighing up to 20 pounds in complex terrain
Work in varied weather and residential, commercial, and industrial environments as needed
Travel overnight or for extended periods according to project assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design
Associate Degree in engineering technology, construction, drafting technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, surveying or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction, GIS, drafting, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience is preferred
Prior utility design experience or make-ready design experience preferred
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred
Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) beneficial
Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction beneficial
Knowledge of utility distribution design and construction standards, industry practices, and design software packages
Familiarity with design and checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables
Familiarity with safe work practices and PPE applications
Organized data management throughout projects
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and communicate project statuses
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, design, and business enterprise software
Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
Ability to pass a fit for duty test
Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required
Ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test and submit to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Ability to work in all weather conditions and residential, commercial, and industrial areas
Willingness to travel overnight or for extended periods based on project assignment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career advancement opportunities
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Company-paid maternity and bonding leave
Generous paid time off program
Remote/office-based work arrangement
Competitive salary