Electric Distribution Design Engineer – Field & Office

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

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.