Distribution Specialist

Insight Global; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Power Distribution Designer to work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects. The role involves field surveying, field notes, and sketches, under supervision of a senior designer/engineer.

You will collaborate across PMs, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver cost-effective infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities include BOM preparation, permit applications, field inspections, and detailed design documentation for overhead and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD in distribution design engineering environment.
• 2 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Familiarity with NEC and NESC standards preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
• Experience with Katapult or other pole loading software.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Must have a current valid driver's license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
• Experience with PPL systems including INFOR and EFD production is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver cost effective and high quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including BOMs, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment/labor units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and processes.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

Skills

AutoCAD

Power distribution exp

NEC/NESC knowledge

MS Office

Pole loading software

Driver's license

Regional travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Katapult

Job description

The Power Distribution Designer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer. .

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of electrical systems for outside plant design.
• Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
• Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD in distribution design engineering environment.
• 2 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
• Experience with Katapult or other pole loading software.
• Regional travel required, as needed for the job.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with PPL systems including INFOR and EFD production.