Utility Distribution Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Distribution Designer II – Power Utilities

Location: Conway, AR OR Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Power & Utilities | Electrical Distribution

Experience Level: 1–5 Years

Position Overview

Catapult Solutions Group is partnering with an established engineering and utility services organization seeking a Distribution Designer II to support electrical distribution infrastructure projects in the Conway, Arkansas area.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution design, utility construction standards, and engineering project coordination.

The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing construction-ready design packages for residential, commercial, and industrial power distribution projects while working closely with engineers, field personnel, and utility clients.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Distribution Design

• Develop and prepare overhead and underground electrical distribution designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

• Create detailed engineering and construction packages, including material lists, labor estimates, requisitions, site plans, and construction drawings.

• Perform engineering calculations to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective distribution system designs.

• Review and interpret blueprints, utility maps, construction specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation.

• Evaluate distribution equipment, including transformers, fusing, and related electrical infrastructure components.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility construction standards, safety requirements, and engineering practices.

• Apply design requirements for installations within public rights-of-way (ROW) and private property.

• Project Coordination & Field Support

• Conduct field visits to collect site information, verify existing conditions, and support project design requirements.

• Analyze field data and prepare accurate technical reports and project documentation.

• Coordinate with utility clients, construction crews, engineers, and project managers to resolve design or construction-related issues.

• Communicate project progress, deliverable schedules, and design updates to internal teams and customers.

• Maintain organized engineering files, drawings, and project records.

• Support storm restoration activities when required, including field assessment and damage evaluation.

• Technical & Quality Responsibilities

• Utilize utility design software, drafting tools, and work management systems to complete engineering deliverables.

• Review design packages for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with established standards.

• Support continuous improvement in engineering design processes and project execution.

• Follow all applicable safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture in both office and field environments.

• Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 1–5 years of experience in electrical distribution design, utility engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Design Technology, or a related discipline preferred.

• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering may be considered without prior utility experience.

• Understanding of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.

• Working knowledge of engineering calculations, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and measurement conversions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for business-related field visits.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and construction teams.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing electrical distribution construction work packages.

• Familiarity with utility design software, GIS platforms, CAD tools, or work management systems.

• Understanding of distribution transformers, protective devices, fusing, and electrical distribution equipment.

• Experience supporting electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities (IOUs), or utility engineering consulting firms.

• Knowledge of utility right-of-way requirements and distribution construction practices.

• Field experience conducting site surveys, collecting utility asset data, or assisting with storm restoration.

• Familiarity with applicable NESC standards and utility-specific design guidelines.

• Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office-based engineering design and fieldwork.

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, and construction environments.

• Ability to walk up to approximately two miles during field assignments.

• Occasional climbing, kneeling, bending, and lifting of up to 50 pounds.

• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting field activities.

• Potential participation in storm restoration or emergency utility response assignments.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.