Distribution Design Engineer - Big Rapids

Insight Global (United States); Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA/DCFSA options

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer to join its team. You will schedule and develop construction plans for upgrading a major energy provider's distribution grids, create work packages, bill of materials, and own the field work from notes to measurements.

You'll work with GIS, CAD, WMS, and other client systems, perform engineering calculations like pole sizing, voltage drop, and transformer sizing, and travel up to 15% to coordinate with project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 0–2 years of relevant design experience with electric utilities or consulting.
• Comfortable in both field and office settings.
• Interest in developing construction work packages using software and standards.
• Must provide reliable personal transportation.
• Willing to travel ~15% for site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and develop construction plans for distribution upgrades.
• Create work packages and bills of materials.
• Own fieldwork including notes, photos, and measurements; design project construction plans.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, and WMS with client systems.
• Perform engineering calculations: pole analysis, cable sizing, voltage drop, and protective device coordination.
• Coordinate with project managers to meet timelines.

Skills

Field work

Construction planning

Transportation required

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD

WMS

Job description

Job Description

A company is looking for a Distribution Design Engineer to join their team. This engineer will aide in the upgrades of a major energy providers distribution grids. They will be in charge of scheduling and developing construction plans for the project work. This person will create work packages, create construction plans, bill material and will be in charge of the scope or work schedule. This person will be in charge of owning their own field work where they will be taking notes, pictures, measurements and will ultimately be in charge of the designing the project construction plans. The work will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. The project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices.

Pay Range: $29-$31/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 0-2 years of prior relevant experience: working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing design engineeringOR could have: strong construction background, design work, civil engineering, electrical experience and programming experience
• Must be comfortable in both a field and office setting
• Interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards
• Candidate must provide their own reliable transportation
• This role will involve 15% travel around the surrounding cities for customer requirements, meeting with construction/project managers and driving timelines on projects (milage reimbursement will be provided)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].