Entry-Level Distribution Engineer

Actalent; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; 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)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

On-site training and mentorship

Job summary

Actalent in Greenville, SC is seeking a Distribution Engineer I, an Electrical Engineer role focused on design and support of overhead and underground distribution systems from 4kV to 138kV. You'll work with experienced leads and gain exposure to utility design, field engineering, permitting, outage analysis, and modern technologies used to maintain critical power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong analytical skills, and an interest in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop work packages for overhead and underground distribution projects.
• Perform engineering calculations, including pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, and voltage drop analysis.
• Utilize AutoCAD, GIS platforms, and utility-specific design software to create engineering designs.
• Conduct field visits to gather project data, inspect existing infrastructure, and support engineering decisions.
• Prepare permitting documentation, easements, and right-of-way applications.
• Support construction activities by answering technical questions and reviewing field changes.
• Participate in outage investigations and root cause analysis efforts.
• Coordinate with project teams, field personnel, utilities, and other stakeholders to deliver safe and reliable designs.
• Learn and apply utility-specific engineering and construction standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Power distribution understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

GE Smallworld

Bentley Expert Designer

Job description

Position Summary

The Distribution Engineer I role is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to build a long-term career in the power utility industry. You'll work under the guidance of experienced technical leads to design and support overhead and underground electrical distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 138kV. This position offers exposure to utility design, field engineering, construction support, permitting, outage analysis, and modern utility technologies used to maintain and expand critical power infrastructure. Who They're Looking For The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a foundational understanding of power distribution systems. They're looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who is interested in utility engineering and eager to develop expertise in distribution design, GIS systems, engineering calculations, and utility standards. Previous utility experience is beneficial but not required. Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop work packages for overhead and underground distribution projects
• Perform engineering calculations, including pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, and voltage drop analysis
• Utilize AutoCAD, GIS platforms, and utility-specific design software to create engineering designs
• Conduct field visits to gather project data, inspect existing infrastructure, and support engineering decisions
• Prepare permitting documentation, easements, and right-of-way applications
• Support construction activities by answering technical questions and reviewing field changes
• Participate in outage investigations and root cause analysis efforts
• Coordinate with project teams, field personnel, utilities, and other stakeholders to deliver safe and reliable designs
• Learn and apply utility-specific engineering and construction standards

Long-Term Opportunity This position offers a strong career path within the growing power and utilities sector. Engineers gain hands-on experience with utility design, field operations, permitting, construction support, GIS systems, project management, and power distribution engineering. The role provides structured training, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility as skills and experience grow. Work Environment This is a full-time position that begins with an in-office work setting for the first six months to support training, collaboration, and professional development. After that period, a hybrid schedule may be available. The role is primarily office-based, utilizing engineering software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GE Smallworld, and Bentley Expert Designer, with approximately 10% field work performing site visits, inspections, and occasional storm support activities. The environment is collaborative, technical, and focused on learning, safety, and long-term professional growth.
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 $30.00 - $30.00/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)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.

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