Distribution Design Engineer - Power Grid Upgrades

Insight Global; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer to join a team upgrading a major energy provider's distribution grids. You will develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems from 4kV to 138kV, supporting programmatic work and inspections.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication skills, and ability to travel to sites for inspections and follow-up design work, with a focus on safety and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV.
• Comply with safety requirements and design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations (structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying, conductor sag/tension, voltage drop and flicker).
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJs.
• Provide engineering support during construction and post-construction reviews.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer to join a team upgrading a major energy provider's distribution grids. You will develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems from 4kV to 138kV, supporting programmatic work and inspections.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication skills, and ability to travel to sites for inspections and follow-up design work, with a focus on safety and adherence to standards.