Distribution Designer

Engineering Technologist II

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for an Engineering Technologist II with our large power and utilities client in Mooresville, NC. This is a 3-year contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $32.00 - $37.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

The Engineering Technologist II supports the design and execution of electrical distribution projects, serving as a key point of contact between customers, engineering, operations, and construction teams. This role is heavily customer-facing and requires strong field presence to evaluate site conditions, develop design solutions, and support the delivery of reliable electric service. The ideal candidate will have experience with distribution design, utility operations, and managing customer requests from initial assessment through project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support electrical distribution designs for new service requests, system improvements, and customer-driven projects.
• Serve as a primary customer contact, providing technical guidance and communicating project scope, timelines, and requirements.
• Conduct field visits to evaluate existing infrastructure, gather project data, and verify design requirements.
• Utilize Maximo and related systems to manage work activities, track project status, and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare design packages, technical documentation, sketches, reports, and project-related correspondence.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and tracking activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues while ensuring compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
• Represent the company professionally in all customer and stakeholder interactions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent); OR
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) with 2-4 years of related experience; OR
• 5-10 years of equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in electrical distribution design within a utility environment.
• Customer-facing experience with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to various audiences.
• Experience using Maximo or similar work management systems.
• Understanding of utility construction practices and distribution system components.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of project management principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Design Lite or similar distribution design programs.
• Familiarity with electric utility standards, construction processes, and service delivery requirements.
• Experience coordinating field activities with contractors and operations teams.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule with approximately three days per week spent in the field.
• Frequent interaction with customers, community members, contractors, and utility personnel.
• Combination of office, field, and customer-site work environments.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.