Distribution Specialist

• Distribution Designer II – Power Utilities
• Location: Conway, AR or Little Rock, AR
• 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.

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.

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.

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.