Assistant Distribution Designer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an Assistant Distribution Designer in Kansas City, MO to assist licensed engineers on 2.4kV–34.5kV distribution projects. You will support design efforts through the full project cycle, prepare sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and help adapt plans to budget constraints and client needs.

The role is a 12‑month contract with onsite work, paying $33.66–$38.61 per hour (USD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with required experience.
• 2 years of utility or power industry experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD/GIS and distribution design standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist distribution project design from concept through completion.
• Prepare distribution voltage packages for overhead and underground schemes.
• Create design sketches, BOMs, and cost estimates.
• Perform voltage drop, cable pulling, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply knowledge of NESC and utility standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to meet deadlines.

Skills

CAD

GIS

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting/related

Associate degree + 3 years experience

4 years progressive detailing/design

Tools

DDS/ArcFM/AUD/BOUD

Other design tools

Job description

Assistant Distribution Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $33.66-$38.61 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Distribution Designer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of 2.4kV to 34.5kV overhead and underground utility distribution projects. The Assistant Distribution Designer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical distribution plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of distribution projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist in the preparation and development of distribution voltage packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Perform various distribution calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading calculations.
• Apply basic knowledge of NESC standards and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist with research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, from initial assignment to completion.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, GIS software, and other design tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization skills.

Preferred Skills

• Basic distribution design software experience preferred (e.g., DDS, ArcFM, AUD, BOUD).
• Basic knowledge of electric distribution infrastructure and construction techniques preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years of related experience required, OR
• Associate Degree and 3 years of related experience required, OR
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

Required Experience

• 2 years of experience, preferably in the utility or power industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience delivering critical projects across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization operates from 75 offices across the country and internationally, with more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee holds an ownership stake through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that has earned a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews and recognition as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals working on complex, consequential projects that range from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12306

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