Engineer 1

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

Job Description

We are seeking an Entry‑Level Engineer to support power distribution design projects for utility and energy clients. This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate who is eager to learn distribution design, field data collection, utility standards, and project coordination while working alongside 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.

Key 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

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Skills and Requirements

• 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
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and basic construction plans Internship or co‑op experience in utilities, construction, or infrastructure
• Exposure to CAD, GIS, or drafting tools
• Familiarity with utility standards
• Understanding of basic electrical or structural engineering principles