Entry Level Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on designing and supporting overhead and underground electrical distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 138kV. You will work under the guidance of a technical lead to develop detailed design and construction work packages, perform engineering calculations, and provide field and office-based support for distribution projects. The position offers hands-on experience with utility design, permitting, and construction support, as well as exposure to industry standards, tools, and client-specific processes.

Job type: Contract to Hire. Location: Greensboro, NC. Application deadline: Oct 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV, primarily for programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Comply with safety requirements and adhere to all design and quality expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel to project sites as needed to perform field inspections, gather data, and return to the office to complete engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specification of conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Develop permitting documents for various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), ensuring accuracy and completeness of all submissions.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to field inquiries and conducting post-construction reviews to verify compliance with applicable engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation solutions using sound engineering principles and distribution system design.
• Use customer GIS and work management systems, such as GE Smallworld and Bentley Expert Designer, to develop work packages for