Distribution Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Engineer Job Description

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Distribution Engineers. In this role, you will primarily focus on distribution projects, playing a pivotal role in design development and coordination. Your expertise will be essential in supporting power distribution projects, performing engineering calculations, and facilitating various project aspects such as forestry trimming requests, permit acquisition, and developing a Bill of Materials.

• Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, and fault currents.
• Coordinate protective devices for power distribution projects.
• Prepare forestry trimming requests and facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition.
• Develop a Bill of Materials (BOM) and estimate project costs.
• Engage in design development and coordination (90% of the time) with occasional fieldwork required after several months on the job (10%).

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in distribution design.
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems.

• Experience with CAD design software such as Revit, Solidworks, MicroStation, Inventor, MATLAB.
• Completed ABET-accredited 4-year Engineering Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid driver's license.
• Passion and interest in power utilities and distribution.
• Design Quality Control (QC) experience is a plus.

This is a fully on-site position located in Orlando, Florida. The work environment is collaborative, consisting of designers, engineers, and design technicians who work together on distribution projects. The office promotes teamwork and group project work, providing a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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