Distribution Designer/engineer

Actalent; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Performance raises

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Distribution Designer in Greenville, SC to support upgrades and storm hardening. You will perform engineering calculations, re-conductor existing lines, and transition overhead to underground where needed.

Responsibilities include drafting with Autocad and related tools, ensuring adherence to design standards, and collaborating with customers and developers on distribution projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in electric utility industry.
• Working knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems.
• EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering calculations including pole, guying, and cable pulling analyses.
• Design solutions for power distribution upgrades and storm hardening projects.
• Draft using Autocad and other software; ensure design compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with customers and developers on distribution projects.
• Work with a team to support long-term utility projects.

Skills

Engineering basics

Drafting experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Autocad

BOUD

Maximo

Smallworld

Bentley

Microstation

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Designer Job Description We are seeking a Distribution Designer to join our team in Greenville, SC. The Designer will play a crucial role in supporting power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects. This position will focus on engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cable, transitioning overhead lines to underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering calculations, including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
• Design solutions for power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects.
• Perform drafting and engineering tasks using Autocad and other design software.
• Ensure compliance with utility design standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with customers and developers on distribution projects.

Essential Skills

• Basic understanding of engineering theories and principles.
• Experience with drafting and engineering design.
• Proficiency in Autocad, BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley, and Microstation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of individuals from various backgrounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering. (open to entry level candidates)
• 2+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Working knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems.
• EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Work Environment

The position is based in our Greenville office, offering a positive work environment with an engaged team and modern office space. The role supports long-term projects for one of the largest power utilities in the country, providing opportunities for growth and development. Benefits include ESOP, 401K matching, performance raises, and comprehensive healthcare.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.