Entry Level Engineer

Insight Global; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering consulting firm is seeking an Entry-level Distribution Design Engineer in Wilmington, NC. The role includes developing design packages for electrical distribution systems and performing engineering calculations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and have experience with CAD tools. Strong communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers a chance to grow in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience with CAD tools required.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, including voltage drop and structural analysis.
• Provide engineering support during construction.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools experience

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)

Tools

Distribution design tools (BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc)

Work Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

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Job Description:

Insight Global is looking for a Distribution Design Engineer for one of our large engineering consulting firms. This engineer will aide in the upgrades of a major energy provider’s distribution grids.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Comply with the company and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.
• Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Construction background, design work, civil engineering, electrical experience, and programming experience.
• Work Management Systems (WMS) SAP B1 and/or SAGE Experience.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, SOCKET, Spida-Calc or similar.
• Experience with NESC.
• Experience with design standards.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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