KDM Engineering
Distribution Designer
Job Title:
Distribution Designer Location:
Baltimore, MD (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, Fridays always remote) Employment Type:
Full-Time Salary Range:
$55,000 - $75,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Overview Join our award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm – KDM Engineering – as a Distribution Designer and bring your technical skills to meaningful utility projects that shape communities. With a focus on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications design, KDM is a fast-growing firm recognized for excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
Independently design overhead and underground utility distribution systems, following client and industry standards
Prepare construction drawings, cost estimates, material lists (BOMs), and specifications
Conduct field visits to gather data, verify site conditions, and obtain landowner permissions as needed
Coordinate with clients, project engineers, and permitting authorities
Apply utility standards (e.g., NESC) to ensure code compliance
Track project progress using client and internal systems
Prepare required reports and maintain accurate project documentation
Required Skills & Experience
4-7 years of experience in utility distribution design (electric and/or gas)
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS systems
Experience with Work Management Systems (Asset Suite 8, WMIS, Passport)
Familiarity with easement/permitting processes and right-of-way acquisition
Knowledge of pole loading and sag analysis tools (e.g., PoleForeman, O-Calc, SpidaCalc)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required for field work
Mileage reimbursement is provided for all field-related travel
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering background in gas and electrical systems
Familiarity with NESC clearance and loading specs
Experience preparing plan & profile designs and cost evaluations
Why Work at KDM Engineering?
Challenging, meaningful projects that directly impact utilities and infrastructure
Hybrid work schedule with great flexibility (Fridays are always remote)
People-first culture with strong leadership, support, and open communication
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer leave
Life and disability insurance
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Mileage reimbursement for field-related travel
About KDM Engineering Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment. Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents' Organization's (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years. Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.
Equal Employment Opportunity KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Distribution Designer Location:
Baltimore, MD (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, Fridays always remote) Employment Type:
Full-Time Salary Range:
$55,000 - $75,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Overview Join our award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm – KDM Engineering – as a Distribution Designer and bring your technical skills to meaningful utility projects that shape communities. With a focus on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications design, KDM is a fast-growing firm recognized for excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
Independently design overhead and underground utility distribution systems, following client and industry standards
Prepare construction drawings, cost estimates, material lists (BOMs), and specifications
Conduct field visits to gather data, verify site conditions, and obtain landowner permissions as needed
Coordinate with clients, project engineers, and permitting authorities
Apply utility standards (e.g., NESC) to ensure code compliance
Track project progress using client and internal systems
Prepare required reports and maintain accurate project documentation
Required Skills & Experience
4-7 years of experience in utility distribution design (electric and/or gas)
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS systems
Experience with Work Management Systems (Asset Suite 8, WMIS, Passport)
Familiarity with easement/permitting processes and right-of-way acquisition
Knowledge of pole loading and sag analysis tools (e.g., PoleForeman, O-Calc, SpidaCalc)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required for field work
Mileage reimbursement is provided for all field-related travel
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering background in gas and electrical systems
Familiarity with NESC clearance and loading specs
Experience preparing plan & profile designs and cost evaluations
Why Work at KDM Engineering?
Challenging, meaningful projects that directly impact utilities and infrastructure
Hybrid work schedule with great flexibility (Fridays are always remote)
People-first culture with strong leadership, support, and open communication
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer leave
Life and disability insurance
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Mileage reimbursement for field-related travel
About KDM Engineering Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment. Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents' Organization's (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years. Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.
Equal Employment Opportunity KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Contact kdmengineering.com
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