Assistant Distribution Designer (Kansas City, MO)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
Category: Other
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: February 9, 2026
Job ID: 643545
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Distribution Designer
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114
Contract length: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $26/hr - $30/hr
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, drafting, or a related field is required
- A minimum of three years of experience in electric utility distribution design
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, GIS software, and other design tools
- Strong knowledge of electric distribution infrastructure and construction techniques
- Familiarity with NESC and other relevant industry standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently
- Develop detailed design drawings, specifications, and material lists for overhead and underground electric distribution projects
- Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis of poles, conductor sizing, voltage drop, and transformer sizing
- Ensure all designs adhere to client standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements including the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to meet project objectives and deadlines
- Prepare and submit permit applications to various agencies
- Process information collected during site visits to gather information and verify field conditions to be used for design activities
- Provide technical support during the construction phase, addressing any design-related issues that may arise
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, from initial assignment to completion
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