Distribution Engineering

Actalent; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Engineer II to design electrical overhead and underground distribution packages for utility clients. You will work in both field and office settings, performing calculations for pole loading, sag/tension, and voltage drop, while coordinating with multiple utilities on complex urban projects.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering degree and at least 2 years of distribution design experience, with proficiency in design tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with electric utilities or electric utility consulting in distribution design engineering.
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc or similar.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle; travel may be reimbursed at IRS rates.
• Willingness to perform field and office work; outdoor environments OK.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for distribution systems for utility customers.
• Review client-provided work and assess scope requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations including pole loading, guying, conductor sag/tension, voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction and post-construction reviews.
• Conduct root cause analyses of outages and mitigation using engineering principles.
• Coordinate with utilities and develop large design packages for complex projects in dense urban environments.
• Occasionally visit customer sites to collect field data for work packages.

Skills

ABET engineering

MS Office

Field and office work

Travel to client sites

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering (ABET)

Tools

BOUD

Pole Foreman

Spida-Calc

O-Calc

ESRI

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Distribution Engineer II

Summary:

If you join us in this role, you'll also have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas, including NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, Electrical Power Calculations, GIS design training, Project and Financial Management, and Client Design Standards. Your greatest work is ahead!

As a Distribution Engineer, You can expect to:

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for Leidos electric utility customers
• Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.
• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design
• Gain experience in coordinating conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications
• Be comfortable in both a field and office setting: the role may require customer-site visits to collect field data that will assist in developing work packages

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from an ABET accredited institution
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required: Relevant experience is either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing electric distribution design engineering
• Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, O-Calc or similar
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some customer-related travel could be anticipated (Job-related travel Will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates)
• Willingness to perform both field and office work; Ability to work in outdoor environments on occasion
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

You Might Also Have Some previous experience with:

• Experience with NESC Standards, ESRI, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and GIS
• Structural analysis, guying calcs, cable pulling calcs, coordination of protective devices, and electric demand and fault currents calculations.
• Work management software and job estimating software.
• CAD tools

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Collaborative attitude and inclusivity of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Positive attitude
• Professional dress and demeanor

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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 a