Junior Distribution Design Engineer I (Hybrid, MI)

Actalent; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer I to assist in planning, engineering, and designing electric and gas distribution systems. The role involves determining needs and timing for power delivery, balancing constraints, and producing work packages for distribution projects in a hybrid Kalamazoo, MI setting.

The position emphasizes basic engineering principles, routine problem solving, and clear communication with peers.

Qualifications

• Fundamental engineering principles and concepts.
• Ability to solve routine technical problems using established procedures.
• Effective communication to explain basic analyses to peers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design electric and gas distribution systems.
• Determine the need, size, location, and timing for power delivery infrastructure development.
• Balance economic, environmental, social, and regulatory constraints with reliability needs.
• Develop work packages for overhead and underground residential distribution.
• Conduct field engineering of project requirements.
• Identify conflicting utilities and perform engineering and design calculations.
• Conduct post-construction reviews.

Skills

Basic engineering principles

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer I to assist in planning, engineering, and designing electric and gas distribution systems. The role involves determining needs and timing for power delivery, balancing constraints, and producing work packages for distribution projects in a hybrid Kalamazoo, MI setting.

The position emphasizes basic engineering principles, routine problem solving, and clear communication with peers.