Early-Career Electrical Engineer — Power Distribution

Insight Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an entry-level Engineer to support power distribution design projects for utility and energy clients. This role suits a recent graduate eager to learn distribution design, field data collection, utility standards, and project coordination while collaborating with experienced engineers and designers.

You will assist in developing construction-ready design packages for overhead and underground distribution systems and support both office and field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong interest in power distribution, utilities, or infrastructure engineering.
• Ability to learn distribution design software (Katapult, DDS, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to perform field work as needed.
• Exposure to CAD, GIS, or drafting tools.
• Familiarity with utility standards.
• Understanding of basic electrical or structural engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing distribution engineering design packages, drawings, and documentation
• Support field investigations, site walks, measurements, and as-built updates
• Use power distribution software such as Katapult, Distribution Design Studio (DDS), and similar tools
• Apply utility standards, design guidelines, and basic NESC requirements
• Prepare material lists, staking sheets, and project documentation
• Coordinate with designers, senior engineers, and project managers to resolve design questions
• Maintain accurate records, notes, and field photos for project files
• Support permitting, easement reviews, and right-of-way documentation
• Participate in training and mentorship to grow technical engineering skills

Skills

Power distribution

Documentation skills

Field work

Reading maps/drawings

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related engineering

Tools

Katapult

DDS

CAD

GIS

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an entry-level Engineer to support power distribution design projects for utility and energy clients. This role suits a recent graduate eager to learn distribution design, field data collection, utility standards, and project coordination while collaborating with experienced engineers and designers.

You will assist in developing construction-ready design packages for overhead and underground distribution systems and support both office and field activities.