Distribution Engineer IV

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design overhead and underground electric distribution facilities from 4kV to 69kV. The role includes preparing sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and detailed construction documents while applying industry standards and performing distribution design calculations.

You will coordinate with clients and engineers, identify Right of Way needs, and gather field data for accurate designs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience designing electric distribution systems.
• Associate degree in CAD design or engineering technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and/or underground distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, BOMs and documents for construction.
• Apply standards, guidelines and industry standards in grading distribution facilities.
• Perform distribution system design calculations.
• Prepare and oversee design documents for construction (plans/profiles, loadings, details, trenches and conduits, equipment specs).
• Communicate with clients/engineers on system requirements and identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.
• Acquire field data and work with surveying to prepare designs.

Skills

Electrical design

Power delivery

Electrical eng.

DDS software

Microstation

AutoCAD

Distribution calcs

Education

AAS in CAD/engineering

Tools

DDS

Job description

Distribution Engineer

Job Description

This position involves providing distribution design for overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 69kV. The role includes designing activities, conducting quality reviews, monitoring and maintaining project schedules, reporting changes affecting schedules and budgets, identifying risks, and presenting opportunities to improve the design and construction of distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and/or underground distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, bills of material, and any other required documents for construction.
• Apply standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, procedures, and industry standards in preparing the design of electric distribution facilities.
• Perform distribution system design calculations.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of design documents for construction, including plan and profiles, structure loadings, design details, trench and conduit drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Communicate with clients and engineers on system requirements and identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.
• Acquire field data as necessary and work with field surveying to prepare appropriate designs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical design and electric utility systems.
• Experience in power delivery and power design.
• Strong skills in electrical engineering and power engineering.
• Expertise in distribution design software (DDS).
• Experience in using Microstation or AutoCAD.
• Ability to perform distribution engineering calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in consulting or utility environment.
• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

Work Environment

The work environment involves using advanced design software such as JETS, Microstation or AutoCAD and distribution design software (DDS). The role may require field visits to acquire necessary data, collaborating with surveying teams, and communicating effectively with clients and engineers. Dress code and shift details are determined by project requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.