About the Role
Distribution Engineer / Designer
Distribution Engineer / Designer (Utility Standards & CAD)
Location: Tampa, FL 33619
Schedule: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days onsite per week
Sirius Staffing Opportunity
Sirius Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Distribution Standards Engineer / Drafter to support a leading utility client. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong drafting experience, a solid engineering foundation, and the ability to maintain and revise technical standards that support safe, accurate, and efficient distribution system design.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in supporting engineering standards, design consistency, and compliance across critical utility operations.
Position Overview
The Distribution Standards Engineer / Drafter is responsible for designing, developing, revising, and maintaining electric distribution standards and special designs in compliance with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and internal engineering requirements. This individual will support the upkeep of technical drawings, standards documentation, approved materials, and construction-related design resources used across the organization.
Work Schedule
Hybrid: Minimum 3 days onsite per week
Monday – Friday
Core Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Flexible Start Time: 6:30 AM or 7:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and revise distribution standards and special designs in compliance with NESC requirements
Develop and maintain all standards related to M-drawings, H-drawings, Construction Standards, Special Designs, and TEMS drawings
Provide timely drafting updates to distribution engineering and other internal customers
Update and maintain the Approved Materials Catalogue (AMC)
Prepare for and meet deadlines associated with monthly Standard Practice Committee Meetings (SPCM)
Complete all required drafting updates and documentation support for monthly standards activities
Review and proof engineers’ and technicians’ work for correct construction design application
Collaborate with internal teams including Distribution Engineering, Asset Management, Safety, Training, Transmission Engineering, Metering, Procurement, and other departments
Daily Responsibilities
Meet with the Standards Supervisor to review and prioritize assignments
Revise and maintain standards documents and technical drawings
Participate in weekly standards meetings and monthly SPCM meetings
Support drafting updates, standards revisions, and peer review activities
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
Requirements
Engineering degree required
Proficiency in CAD and/or MicroStation
Prior drafting or drawing experience
Ability to review designs for completeness, consistency, and construction accuracy
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
Preferred Qualifications
Utility experience, ideally 2–4+ years
Experience with engineering standards, construction drawings, or electric distribution documentation
Strong organizational and time management skills
Technical writing experience
Strong graphics and drafting capabilities
Independent, analytical, and adaptable work style
Typing and general computer proficiency
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sirius Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.