What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Engineer position at Insight Global?
Client: Insight Global
Title: Engineer 1 – Electric Distribution (Dual Fuel)
Location: Hybrid – Bothell or Kent, WA (onsite 2 days/week)
Must Haves
- ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline
- EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation
- Entry level to 3 years of engineering experience (engineering design, specifications, system studies, or technical field work)
- Early career engineering background supporting electric and/or gas utility projects
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles, calculations, and standard methodologies
- Experience preparing or supporting engineering plans, designs, specifications, or cost estimates
- Comfort working under direct supervision and taking direction from senior engineers or project leads
- Willingness to support PM‑driven work assignments and adapt to shifting priorities
- Ability to perform office and limited field work, including data collection and verification
- Openness to learning utility standards, processes, safety requirements, and production workflows
- Willingness to support emergency response and restoration efforts as needed
Plusses
- Possession of or progress toward an EIT certificate
- Prior utility engineering experience (electric, gas, or dual fuel)
- Utility internship, co‑op, or rotational program experience
- Experience supporting project cost estimating, scheduling, or budgeting
- Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis
- Exposure to both electric and gas utility systems
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Conduct basic engineering analyses in support of plans, designs, specifications, standards, and system studies
- Apply standard engineering principles, practices, and calculations to assigned tasks
- Prepare or support cost estimates, specifications, and engineering documentation
- Assist with development and tracking of project budgets and supporting documents
- Perform office and field research, including verification and measurement of equipment installations
- Collect and validate performance data from new and existing systems against design parameters
- Support drafting and design efforts through engineering inputs and coordination
- Assist senior engineers and project teams with day‑to‑day engineering support activities
- Support emergency response work, including storm restoration and system failure response when required
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of electric and gas utility operations
Salary : $30 - $45