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 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • 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 engineering designs for electric distribution and telecommunications facilities, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and effective project management. Proficient in utilizing design software and conducting fieldwork to support project execution and quality assurance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Document PreparationUtility Design ExperienceField Support and InspectionDesign Software ProficiencyProject Management and Communication

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Hard Skills

Engineering Drawing InterpretationPole Loading AnalysisQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Cost EstimationField Data CollectionElectrical Distribution KnowledgeTelecommunications DesignMake-Ready DesignConstruction Modeling SoftwareDesign Software Packages

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsDependabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

DDSKatapultAutoCADSpida CalcO-CalcPole ForemanSPANSNJUNSIkeGPSMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Utility Distribution DesignJoint-Use ProjectsNESC StandardsFieldworkConstruction Environment

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 and 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 cost-effective, safe, and reliable designs
Apply NESC, client, federal, state, and local standards and 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
Facilitate new attachment permitting processes as needed
Complete assigned work within project schedules and budgets
Communicate project status with management and engineering design solutions with clients
Provide documentation and support to accounting functions for project budgeting and accounting
Transcribe notes and use measuring devices to inspect and record field data
Attend client-site meetings and interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
Inspect and record equipment, construction situations, and rights-of-way
Communicate with coworkers and clients to determine optimal engineering design solutions
Perform primarily remote/office-based work, with fieldwork throughout the design process

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
Candidates with experience with DDS and Katapult are strongly 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 using Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult, or other construction modeling software such as AutoCAD, is beneficial
Knowledge of utility or joint-use software such as SPANS, NJUNS, or IkeGPS is beneficial
Knowledge of utility distribution design and construction standards and industry practices
Ability to use design software packages
Familiarity with design and checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables
Familiarity with safe work practices and PPE applications
Ability to keep project data organized from start to finish
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
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 and alcohol test, including marijuana, and submit to random testing
Willingness to travel overnight or for extended periods based on project assignment
Ability to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
Ability to endure frequent driving, standing, walking numerous miles a day, navigating complex terrain, balancing objects up to 20 pounds, and performing fieldwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

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