Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Actalent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Engineer to support power distribution upgrades and storm hardening projects in the United States. The role blends office design and periodic field work to ensure safe, reliable solutions that meet standards.

Responsibilities include site visits, evaluating equipment loading, and preparing detailed design packages with drawings and calculations for approvals by agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience with distribution system design is a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Must be able to travel for field work as needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to assess distribution facilities and collect field data.
• Design overhead and underground distribution lines and assess loading.
• Review design standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop design requirements and construction methods for projects.
• Produce construction drawings and material estimates.
• Coordinate with teams and customers to track progress.

Skills

Engineering principles

Electric distribution design

Field data collection

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project planning

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Distribution Engineer will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across Florida, focusing on both overhead and underground electric distribution systems. This role involves performing engineering calculations and detailed design work to replace deteriorating cable, relocate overhead lines underground, reconductor existing distribution lines, and replace aging poles. The position combines office-based design and analysis with periodic field work to validate conditions, collect data, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet utility and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to distribution facilities and project locations to perform visual inspections, collect equipment inventories, take measurements, prepare sketches, capture photographs, and document field conditions, then compare field data to existing base plans.
• Evaluate the loading of equipment components being installed, including transformers and pole structures, to ensure designs are safe, reliable, and cost-effective while complying with client specifications and standards.
• Review and interpret design manuals, standards, and details from local jurisdictions to ensure all distribution designs meet applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
• Determine and specify detailed design requirements for distribution projects, including equipment selection, conductor sizes, pole configurations, and construction methods.
• Perform electric distribution designs using field notes and utility standards, creating overhead and underground line designs that meet system performance, safety, and reliability objectives.
• Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering principles and appropriate design tools for review and approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare complete project and job packages using appropriate software, including developing material estimates and material requisitions for all components required in the distribution electrical designs.
• Review plans for proposed construction and development projects to assess impacts on existing distribution systems and recommend necessary modifications or relocations.
• Develop engineering solutions to address existing conductor and structural clearance violations and related issues, ensuring compliance with safety and clearance standards.
• Develop final design plan packages that clearly document the implementation of proposed solutions, including drawings, calculations, materials lists, and construction notes.
• Perform engineering calculations associated with distribution projects, including structural analysis of poles and guying, cable pulling calculations, electric demand, fault current analysis, and protective device coordination.
• Ensure all assigned projects and deliverables comply with ISO requirements and internal quality standards.
• Participate in bi-weekly, and more frequent as needed, project team meetings to review progress, coordinate activities, resolve technical issues, and align on project schedules and priorities.
• Travel periodically for out-of-town field work, which may include single overnight stays or full-day driving trips using a company vehicle or personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement, to support site visits and field data collection.
• Communicate frequently and professionally with customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to clarify requirements, address questions, and provide updates on project status.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university.
• Prior work experience in any field, demonstrating reliability and professional work habits, with engineering-specific experience not strictly required.
• Interest in power, energy, and utilities, with a desire to work on electric distribution systems and related infrastructure.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles relevant to structural, electrical, and distribution system design.
• Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound technical recommendations, and prepare and present those recommendations clearly.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate frequently and professionally with customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, initiative, and a demonstrated desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to perform electric distribution design using field notes and utility standa