Distribution Engineer
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Job summary
Actalent is seeking an Entry Level Distribution Engineer to join our team in Florida. The role involves engineering calculations and design for upgrading power distribution infrastructure, with projects from Duke Energy and others across Florida.
The position requires site visits, field notes, and the ability to review plans and prepare project packages. It is a contract-to-hire role based in Tampa with out-of-town field work and potential overnight stays.
Qualifications
- ABET accredited B.S. in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
- Hands-on design experience preferred in electric utilities.
- Knowledge of distribution systems, utility standards, and design software packages.
- Strong written and oral communication; able to work with diverse teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits and take field notes: visual inspection, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photos, field conditions.
- Compare field data to base plan and evaluate loading of equipment components for cost-effective, safe, reliable design.
- Review design manuals and details from local jurisdictions; determine design requirements.
- Perform electric distribution designs using field notes per utility standards.
- Draft construction drawings for approval by Federal, state and local agencies.
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Job description
KCI is currently seeking Entry Level Distribution Engineers to join their team in Florida. This Distribution Engineer will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across Florida. The initial projects are in support of Duke Energy, with future projects from FP&L, TECO, and other utilities. The work consists of the engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cable, moving overhead lines to underground, reconductoring of existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles. The engineering calculations associated with these projects include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. This position also consists of periodic out of town field work (site visits, visual inspections, measurements, photographs, field reports, etc.). Out of town work could require 1 overnight stay (expenses paid) or a full day of driving (depending on the location). Driving would be either company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. Job Duties include: Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspection, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs and field conditions. Compare field data to base plan Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions Determine and specify design requirements Perform electric distribution designs, using field notes, per the Utilitys standards. Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for approval by Federal, state and local agencies Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and material requisitions of the materials required for the prepared distribution electrical designs Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts to the existing distribution systems Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues Developing final design plan packages for the implementation of the proposed solution Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
KCI is currently seeking Entry Level Distribution Engineers to join their team in Florida. This Distribution Engineer will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across Florida. The initial projects are in support of Duke Energy, with future projects from FP&L, TECO, and other utilities. The work consists of the engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cable, moving overhead lines to underground, reconductoring of existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles. The engineering calculations associated with these projects include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices. This position also consists of periodic out of town field work (site visits, visual inspections, measurements, photographs, field reports, etc.). Out of town work could require 1 overnight stay (expenses paid) or a full day of driving (depending on the location). Driving would be either company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. Job Duties include: Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspection, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs and field conditions. Compare field data to base plan Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions Determine and specify design requirements Perform electric distribution designs, using field notes, per the Utilitys standards. Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for approval by Federal, state and local agencies Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and material requisitions of the materials required for the prepared distribution electrical designs Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts to the existing distribution systems Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues Developing final design plan packages for the implementation of the proposed solution Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
Engineering, Design, Distribution design, Power distribution, BOUD, Bentley Open Utility Designer, quality control, qc, smallworld, maximo, Pole Load, autocad
Engineering
Qualifications Graduation from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Hands on design/engineering experience is preferred. Prefer experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, utility standards, ability to use design software packages, and general construction knowledge and aptitude. Will consider engineering experience outside of the electric utility industry. Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate frequently with customers MUST have strong interpersonal skills, self‑motivation/initiative, and the desire to learn. Desired Qualifications for Engineers Excellent customer service skills and experience preferred Experience on the Duke Energy system, performing distribution design Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, and Microstation EIT/ Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Entry Level
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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.
- 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)
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.
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.
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