Distribution Engineer (Entry-level)

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems that support reliable power delivery to residential and commercial customers.
• Determine the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure developments while considering economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability constraints.
• Develop work packages for overhead distribution, underground residential distribution, and underground cable and conduit systems.
• Perform field engineering to gather project requirements, verify existing conditions, and identify conflicting utilities or site constraints.
• Conduct engineering and design calculations using established procedures, standards, and applicable codes.
• Use CAD and other design tools, such as AutoCAD and MicroStation or equivalent programs, to create and update distribution design drawings and documentation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental preferred)
• Associate’s degree in a related technical field with 1–3 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering.
• Experience using CAD tools for engineering design, such as AutoCAD and MicroStation or similar design software.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as they relate to power distribution and power delivery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in utility or power systems, particularly in power distribution and power delivery, is preferred.
• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and applicable NESC codes.
• Familiarity with design tools such as MicroStation, OpenUtilities, and other power and utilities design software.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems used in utility environments.
• Exposure to tools such as PoleForeman or similar pole loading and analysis software.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is a plus.
• Understanding of electrical design concepts related to voltage, transformers, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with Civil 3D or similar civil engineering design tools is beneficial.

About the Role

This is an Engineer Level One role focuses on planning, engineering, and designing electric distribution systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery. You will help determine the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure while balancing economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability requirements. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will contribute to work packages for overhead and underground residential distribution, perform field engineering, support design calculations, and participate in post-construction reviews.

Requirements

• Must live within a 40 min radius of Tawas City, MI.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental preferred).
• Must have relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing design engineering.
• Must have experience using CAD tools for engineering design, such as AutoCAD and MicroStation or similar design software.
• Must have foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as they relate to power distribution and power delivery.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.