Entry Level Engineer/CAD Designer

Insight Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options

401k retirement account access with employer matching

Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Charlotte is seeking Distribution Designers to design and redesign power distribution layouts for a major energy supplier. The ideal candidates will either have experience in power or utilities distribution or be fresh graduates eager to learn. Responsibilities include fieldwork, CAD applications, and compliance oversight. The position offers competitive hourly compensation, benefit packages starting on the first day, including medical and dental insurance, and 401k retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience as AutoCAD drafter/technician in telecom, electrical, or utilities field internship or Sr. Capstone Project.
• Recent graduates with a strong will to learn and grow are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign power distribution layouts for a large Energy Supplier.
• Coordinate maintenance, relocation, and new construction of the power grid.
• Conduct environmental compliance oversight and submit applications for permits.

Skills

Design software experience

SolidWorks/MicroStation/AutoCad

2D or 3D drafting software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An employer is seeking 2 Distribution Designers to join an Engineering Consulting firm in the Charlotte area. They will be responsible for designing and redesigning power distribution layouts for a large Energy Supplier in the Carolinas under the direct supervision of the engineering manager. They will be tasked with designing layouts and redesigning grids for the client as needed. The ideal candidate will have a background in power or utilities distribution or is a recent graduate with a strong will to learn and grow with a company. This position will cover North and South Carolina. This person will design and coordinate the maintenance, relocation, and new construction of the power grid. This position encompasses various responsibilities including, but not limited to, Fieldwork, CAD Application, Environmental Compliance Oversight, and submitting applications for Right of Way Easements, DOT Encroachment, and Railroad & Transmission Permits.

Must Haves

• 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

Compensation

$23/hr - $27/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.