Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Design Technician I/II in Remote (Philadelphia, PA area). This is a full-time contract-to-hire Remote assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as a Design Technician I/II

Are you interested in supporting large-scale electric utility projects while continuing to build strong technical design skills in a fully remote environment? Our client is seeking two Design Technicians (Design Technician and Design Technician II) to support their PECO electric distribution team. These roles will support major infrastructure initiatives, including large substation projects and electric distribution work, with opportunities to contribute to complex, high-impact utility programs across southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Design Technician I role is intended for candidates with foundational experience who can perform tasks with guidance, while the Design Technician II role is intended for candidates with increased independence, stronger technical judgment, and prior PECO or electric distribution experience.

As a Design Technician I/II YOU will:

· Develop electric distribution and related utility designs based on requested maps and project requirements
· Produce and modify design drawings using MicroStation (primary design platform)
· Support large-scale infrastructure projects, including major substation initiatives
· Apply PECO standards, specifications, and design criteria to project work
· Coordinate with internal teams to ensure design accuracy and completeness
· Review project inputs and translate them into constructible design documents
· Maintain organized design files and documentation in accordance with project standards
· Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules and quality expectations
· Support distribution design related to utility infrastructure and adjacent systems such as water, storm drainage, and sewer, particularly where projects interface with large substation environments

YOU are the ideal Design Technician I/II candidate if you have:

· High school diploma or equivalent (required)
· Design Technician I: Typically 1–3 years of relevant experience in electric utility design or drafting
· Design Technician II: Typically 3+ years of electric distribution design experience
· Strong experience using MicroStation (primary requirement)
· Electric distribution experience (required)
· Experience working with utility base maps and creating designs from provided data
· Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
· Detail-oriented with ability to follow established standards and processes
· Ability to work independently in a remote setting while staying connected with project teams
· Strong preference for candidates located in or near the Philadelphia area, southeastern Pennsylvania, or New Jersey

It's a BONUS if you have:

· Direct experience supporting PECO electric distribution projects (strongly preferred for Design Technician II)
· Familiarity with substation projects and utility coordination
· Experience coordinating designs that interface with water, storm drain, or sewer systems
· Prior experience working in a consulting or utility support environment

About Our CLIENT:

Our Client is a national engineering and consulting firm with over 3,100 professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for utilities, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, and recognized as an ENR Top 20 Power Sector design firm, they bring deep expertise in power delivery, generation, renewables, telecommunications, and field services. With a culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and work-life balance, they offer comprehensive employee benefits such as flexible remote work options, generous PTO, and health and retirement plans. Their mission centers on exceeding client expectations while making a positive impact on the industries and communities they serve.

Who WE Are:

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.