Remote Distribution Engineer - Grid Upgrades & Design

Actalent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work options

Job summary

Actalent in Tampa, FL seeks a Distribution Engineer to support power distribution upgrades, storm hardening, and utility-scale designs for overhead and underground systems. The role blends office engineering with field visits and requires designing, analyzing loads, and drafting construction drawings to meet project objectives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clients and teams, ISO compliance, and a proactive approach to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university.
• Prior work experience, with distribution design experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems and utility standards.
• Ability to use design software packages related to power distribution and general construction knowledge and aptitude.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles and the ability to apply them to practical distribution design problems.
• Understanding of basic practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting those recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate frequently and clearly with customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Experience or familiarity with distribution design, power distribution, and related engineering tasks.
• Ability to perform structural analysis of poles, guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, electric demand analysis, fault current calculations, and protective device coordination as part of project work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and collect detailed field notes, including visual inspections, equipment inventories, measurements, sketches, photographs, and documentation of field conditions.
• Compare field data to base plans to verify existing conditions and identify discrepancies that affect design decisions.
• Evaluate electrical and structural loading of equipment components such as transformers and poles to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs that comply with client specifications.
• Review and interpret design manuals, standards, and details from local jurisdictions to ensure compliance with regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Determine and specify design requirements for distribution projects based on field data, utility standards, and project objectives.
• Perform electric distribution designs using field notes and established utility standards for both overhead and underground systems.
• Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for review and approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare project job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates, material requisitions, and documentation of all materials required for distribution electrical designs.
• Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts on existing distribution systems and identify necessary modifications or upgrades.
• Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and related issues to ensure system safety and compliance.
• Create final design plan packages that clearly document the proposed solutions and support implementation by construction and operations teams.
• Ensure that projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements and adhere to internal quality control procedures.
• Participate in bi-weekly, and more frequent as needed, project team meetings to discuss progress, resolve design issues, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Perform periodic out-of-town field work, including site visits, visual inspections, measurements, photographs, and preparation of field reports, which may involve overnight stays or full days of driving.
• Utilize design and utility software tools such as BOUD, Bentley Open Utility Designer, Smallworld, AutoCAD, and related applications to complete distribution designs and quality checks.
• Collaborate frequently with customers, developers, and internal teams to clarify requirements, address concerns, and ensure a high level of customer service throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

Actalent in Tampa, FL seeks a Distribution Engineer to support power distribution upgrades, storm hardening, and utility-scale designs for overhead and underground systems. The role blends office engineering with field visits and requires designing, analyzing loads, and drafting construction drawings to meet project objectives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clients and teams, ISO compliance, and a proactive approach to safety and quality.