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 • 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, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective project management. Proficient in utilizing design software and providing field support to ensure quality and safety in construction projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Document PreparationUtility Design ExperienceElectrical Distribution KnowledgeField Support and Quality AssuranceProficiency in Design Software

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Hard Skills

Construction Document PreparationUtility DesignElectrical Distribution KnowledgeField Data AnalysisPole Loading AnalysisEngineering Drawing InterpretationProject Cost EstimationQuality Assurance/Quality ControlDesign Software ProficiencyMake-Ready Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSpida CalcO-CalcPole ForemanKatapultSPANSNJUNSIkeGPSMicrosoft OfficeClient Proprietary Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

NESC ComplianceJoint-Use ProjectsConstruction StandardsField SupportSafety PracticesPPE ApplicationsTechnical DesignSurveyingFieldworkConstruction 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/project cost estimates and execution schedules
Provide field support during construction
Perform quality reviews and follow QA/QC processes
Evaluate equipment loading, including transformers and structural pole loading, for safe, reliable, cost-effective designs
Apply NESC, client, 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 and attachment permitting process
Complete assigned work within project schedules and budgets and communicate status to management
Communicate with clients to determine cost-effective engineering design solutions
Provide documentation and support to accounting 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 public, including landowners and operators
Identify and record equipment and construction conditions in the field
Collaborate with coworkers and clients to determine engineering design solutions
Travel, drive, walk, stand, navigate complex terrain, and work in varied weather conditions as required
Support 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
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
Familiar with design and checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables
Familiar with safe work practices and PPE applications
Organized, able to keep project data organized from start to finish
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products, 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
Must be able 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; subject to random testing
Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods based on project assignment
Must be able to work in all weather conditions and residential, commercial, and industrial areas as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Career advancement opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program