Entry Level CAD Designer

Insight Global; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Insight Global seeks an Entry-Level Distribution Designer to support a major energy provider across the Carolinas from the Charlotte, NC area. You will work with engineers and project managers to design, upgrade, and maintain electrical distribution systems serving thousands of customers.

The role blends office-based CAD drafting with field data collection, requiring attention to detail, adaptability, and a strong desire to build a long-term career in power utilities.

Formación

• BS or AS in Engineering preferred.
• 2–4 years in utilities/power distribution or related field.
• Experience with design software and drafting tools.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.

Responsabilidades

• Design & Drafting: Create and revise power distribution layouts using CAD tools for improvements, relocations, and new projects.
• Field Collaboration: Visit sites to gather data, validate designs, and ensure design accuracy vs. field conditions.
• Project Coordination: Support planning and coordination of grid upgrades and maintenance across NC and SC.
• Permitting & Compliance: Assist with permits/applications, including ROW easements and regulatory approvals.
• Environmental & Regulatory Awareness: Ensure designs meet environmental/regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with engineers, clients, and stakeholders to keep projects moving.

Conocimientos

CAD drafting

Field coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

BS/AS in Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

An Engineering Services firm is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Distribution Designer to join their growing team in the Charlotte, NC area, supporting a major energy provider across the Carolinas. In this role, you will partner closely with experienced engineers and project managers to help design, upgrade, and maintain electrical distribution systems that serve thousands of customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to build hands-on experience in power utilities and grow within a stable, high-demand industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design & Drafting: Create and revise power distribution layouts using CAD tools, supporting system improvements, relocations, and new construction projects
• Field Collaboration: Conduct field visits to gather data, validate designs, and ensure accuracy between plans and real-world conditions
• Project Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating grid upgrades, maintenance efforts, and infrastructure expansions across North and South Carolina
• Permitting & Compliance: Support the preparation and submission of permits and applications, including right-of-way easements, DOT encroachments, and railroad or transmission approvals
• Environmental & Regulatory Awareness: Ensure designs align with environmental guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Cross-Functional Communication: Work alongside engineers, clients, and external stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently

This role offers strong exposure to both office-based design work and field operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work and hands-on learning. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and driven to develop a long-term career in the utilities or power distribution space.

Must Haves:

• BS or AS in Engineering preferred
• 2-4 years of professional work experience in a similar industry (utilities/telecom/power distribution), if not directly with distribution design
• Design software experience
• SolidWorks/MicroStation/AutoCAD or any 2D or 3D drafting software experience

Plusses:

• Experience as AutoCAD drafter/technician in telecom, electrical, or utilities field Internship or Sr. Capstone Project Engineering degree (mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial)
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Civil/Industrial Engineering (can be a fresh graduate)
• Duke Energy experience Power Distribution experience