Design Specialist

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Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Design Specialist in Remote (US). 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 Specialist

As a Design Specialist, you will design overhead and underground electric utility projects that help improve and strengthen the power grid. You will create comprehensive design packages, drawings, calculations, cost estimates, permits, and easement documentation. This role requires working closely with engineers, project managers, clients, and utility partners to deliver accurate, high-quality designs while managing multiple projects and maintaining project schedules and budgets.

As a Design Specialist YOU will:

· Design overhead and underground electric utility projects to improve and strengthen the power grid
· Create design packages, drawings, calculations, cost estimates, permits, and easement documentation
· Review field data, maps, and utility records to develop accurate, high-quality designs
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping work on schedule and within budget
· Work closely with engineers, project managers, clients, and utility partners to keep projects moving forward
· Participate in virtual and in-person meetings to discuss project progress and solutions
· Follow utility design standards, safety requirements, and industry regulations in all work
· Review your own work for quality and accuracy before submitting designs
· Track project milestones and communicate updates with your team
· Occasionally visit project sites to gather information and support field activities

YOU are the ideal Design Specialist candidate if you have:

· Associate degree in a Technical Field OR 4-6 years of related electric utility design experience (required)
· Proficient experience with: ArcFM, ArcMap, Infor or PoleForeman, and AutoCAD (required)
· Strong knowledge of utility design standards and safety requirements
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance mindset
· Strong communication skills with ability to work with diverse stakeholders
· Project tracking and milestone management experience
· Willingness to occasionally visit project sites

It's a BONUS if you have:

· Associate's Degree in technical-related field
· Experience with permit and easement documentation
· Knowledge of electric utility infrastructure systems
· Experience with cost estimation and budgeting
· Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for utility projects
· Background in utility design or infrastructure development

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.

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Designer