Distribution Design Engineer I

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Design Engineer I

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Distribution Design Engineer I to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing work packages for overhead, underground, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects, utilizing customer GIS and WMS systems such as GE Smallworld and Bentley Expert Designer. The role requires a blend of field and office work, with training provided in customer engineering and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV, primarily associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and design and quality expectations.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office to complete engineering design work.
• Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Develop permitting documents for various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards are met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and implement mitigation strategies using engineering principles and design.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or civil).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.81 – $29.81/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 (EAP)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on April 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity and Inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.