Electrical Design Engineer / Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Electrical Design Engineer I / Designer

Location : Wayne, PA

Hire Type : Contract to Hire – Option for Embedded

Salary : $25–$35 / hr

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision

Sterling Engineering is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer I / Designer in Wayne, PA to support high-visibility utility projects for PECO. This role offers the flexibility of contract-to-hire or embedded employment. Candidates must be local to the Philadelphia area or within Delaware and Chester Counties, PA.

Job Duties :

Evaluate project scopes, drawings, and specifications; perform design work using MicroStation and / or AutoCAD

Track project timelines and coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines

Apply for permits through PECO permit coordinators and ensure proper documentation

Perform project scoping and design reviews, addressing field issues and design conflicts as needed

Ensure compliance with PECO electric system standards, construction practices, and regulatory requirements

Work on a variety of utility projects, from URD systems to infrastructure upgrades, that directly impact local communities

Participate in site walkdowns with clients when required (typically once per project for engineers; more fieldwork may be expected for designers)

Collaborate with engineers, municipalities, contractors, and customers while supporting process improvements and technology adoption

Qualifications :

Prior experience with PECO is required (engineering degree not necessary if you have relevant utility design experience)

Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, GIS, or similar utility platforms

Strong understanding of PECO design standards, utility workflows, and construction practices

Ability to work in changing site conditions and resolve design conflicts in real-time

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on permitting, compliance, and documentation

Schedule :

Remote flexibility with travel to local site visits

Option to work from the office is available

Engineer : Minimal fieldwork; occasional client walkdowns

Designer : Fieldwork may be more extensive depending on project needs—up to 4 days / week at times, with periods of little to no fieldwork

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.