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Distribution Engineer

Actalent
Birmingham, AL Other
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Title: Distribution Engineer


Job Description

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We support critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more. The position falls within the Distribution Department of the organization. You will design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV, engineer and design overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and develop underground cable/conduit distribution design work packages. Additionally, you will review completed designs to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV
  • Develop overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit work packages
  • Design complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications
  • Conduct field engineering of project requirements, identify conflicting utilities, perform engineering and design calculations, and program protective line equipment
  • Coordinate small design teams to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and project deliverables
  • Provide clients with engineering assistance during construction and attend construction meetings, coordination efforts, and community outreach as needed
  • Identify and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met
  • Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
  • Promote engineering professionalism and standards
  • Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements for complex engineering projects
  • Travel up to 30% of the time to client sites; duration of travel may vary depending on project needs

Essential Skills

  • Design
  • Electrical design
  • Electrical engineering
  • Electric utility
  • Power delivery
  • Power design
  • Power engineering
  • Distribution design
  • Power distribution
  • Utilities
  • Engineering
  • Distribution engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Two to five years of experience with distribution design software (DDS)
  • Minimum of two years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects
  • Minimum of two years of experience in overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work package development
  • Minimum of two years of experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution will count towards years of experience
  • PE License is desirable but not required

Work Environment

You will be required to travel up to 30% of the time to client sites; the duration of travel may vary depending on project needs. The role involves working in both urban and rural environments, designing and reviewing distribution lines, and attending construction meetings as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

Salary : $40 - $50

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