Junior Power Distribution Engineer — Design & Field Support

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

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