Junior Power Distribution Design Engineer – Hybrid

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Distribution Design Engineer I in Big Rapids, MI. You will help plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems to deliver safe and reliable power to residential and commercial customers.

The role combines remote and field work, with approximately 70% from home and 30% in the field within Michigan. Training is provided to develop skills in over-head and underground distribution design and associated CAD work, including AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Design preferred).
• Associates degree in a related technical field with 13 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with electric utilities or electric utility consulting on design engineering.
• Experience using CAD tools for engineering design, such as AutoCAD and MicroStation or similar software.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as they relate to power distribution and power delivery.
• Comfort working in both field and office (or remote) settings, including site visits and field inspections.
• Must live within a 40 min radius of Cadillac/Big Rapids or Ludington, MI

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems for reliable power delivery.
• Determine need, size, location, and timing of distribution infrastructure considering constraints.
• Develop work packages for overhead, underground distribution and conduits.
• Perform field engineering to gather requirements and verify conditions.
• Conduct engineering calculations using established procedures and codes.
• Use CAD tools to create and update distribution drawings and documentation.
• Assist with power distribution design tasks involving voltage, transformers, and related equipment.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Field/office work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Design preferred)

Associates degree in a related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Distribution Design Engineer I in Big Rapids, MI. You will help plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems to deliver safe and reliable power to residential and commercial customers.

The role combines remote and field work, with approximately 70% from home and 30% in the field within Michigan. Training is provided to develop skills in over-head and underground distribution design and associated CAD work, including AutoCAD and MicroStation.