Jr Designer

Job Description

Jr Designer | Xcellas 360

The Tone:
This is a contract-to-hire role at Xcellas 360, located in Timonium, MD, with hybrid flexibility. Xcellas 360 supports critical electric distribution projects for major utility clients such as Pepco and BGE. This position is vital for developing precise designs and ensuring the quality of electrical infrastructure, providing an entry-level professional with significant hands-on experience in the field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract-to-Hire
• Location: Hybrid, Timonium, MD
• Pay: $22–$27 hourly
• Mission: Design and draft electric distribution projects for major utility clients like Pepco and BGE.
• Tech Stack: Microstation, AutoCAD, AS8

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Create detailed electric distribution projects using Microstation.
• Field Research: Conduct on-site walk-downs to collect necessary pictures and field notes.
• Coordination: Facilitate job status updates and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Submit design packages for internal review and implement corrections based on feedback.
• Skill Development: Learn from redlines and mistakes to continuously enhance design skills and knowledge.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry Level professional with core domain knowledge in electric distribution design principles. An Associate’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: Entry-level experience. Preferred familiarity with Pepco AND BGE projects.
• Skills: Microstation, Distribution Design, Power Distribution, Electrical Engineering Principles.
• Bonus: AutoCAD, Drafting Principles, Microstation Design, Microstation InRoads, Customer Service Orientation, AS8 (Asset Suite 8) familiarity.