Job Title: Distribution Engineer

Pay rate is $35-45/hr. You will be required to work in office for 3-4 months then after a team is built, you will be able to work a hybrid schedule.

Job Description

We are currently sourcing for Distribution Engineers to support our client in the south Texas area. The ideal candidates should have strong experience in distribution design engineering and experience with Distribution Design Studio (DDS). This role offers an office environment with a hybrid schedule and the opportunity to work on various projects related to power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support joint use or make ready projects as a distribution design engineer.
• Utilize DDS (Distribution Design Studio) to perform distribution design tasks.
• Draft and design electrical distribution systems using tools such as AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Ensure compliance with power and utility standards.
• Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality design solutions.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience using DDS (Distribution Design Studio).
• 3 years of experience in distribution design engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and electrical design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AEP Texas or AEP general.
• Experience with Centerpoint or CPS.
• Experience with First Energy.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid/remote schedule but must be able to work in office four days/week for the first 3-4 months. Remote candidates must have experience with AEP and DDS. The role includes 5 PTO days and 6 holidays. The standard office hours are 40 hours per week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Edinburg,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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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.

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Salary : $35 - $38