Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Actalent

Riverview, FL

Job Title: Distribution Engineer

Job Description

Join our team in Florida as an Entry Level Distribution Engineer,

where you will play a crucial role in supporting power distribution

infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects. Your work will

involve engineering calculations and design to replace deteriorating

cables, move overhead lines underground, reconductor existing lines,

and replace aging poles. This position offers the opportunity to

contribute to projects that will significantly enhance power

distribution reliability across the Southeastern United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspection,

equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs, and field

conditions. Compare field data to base plans.

Evaluate loading of various equipment components such as transformers

and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe, and

reliable design utilizing client specifications.

Review and interpret design manuals and details from local

jurisdictions.

Determine and specify design requirements.

Perform electric distribution designs using field notes according to

the Utility's standards. Design and draft construction drawings using

standard engineering fundamentals for approval by federal, state, and

local agencies.

Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software,

including material estimates and material requisitions for the

prepared distribution electrical designs.

Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts on

existing distribution systems.

Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance

violations and issues.

Develop final design plan packages for the implementation of proposed

solutions.

Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.

Attend bi-weekly meetings with the project team on all projects/tasks.

Essential Skills

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or

university.

1 year of engineering experience.

Interest in Power/Energy/Utilities.

Proficiency in distribution design, power distribution, and

engineering calculations.

Experience with Bentley Open Utility Designer, quality control, Small

world, Maximo, Pole Load, and AutoCAD.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and initiative.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

Hands-on design/engineering experience preferred.

Experience or basic knowledge of electric utility industry concepts,

including primary and secondary distribution systems, utility

standards, and design software packages.

Experience with the Duke Energy system and performing distribution

design is a plus.

Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution

projects.

Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Small world, and Microstation.

EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Excellent customer service skills are preferred.

Work Environment

Work is based in the Riverview office, with opportunities to work from

home 1-2 days per week once fully trained and proficient. The office

environment is modern, with a 1900 sqft space, and part of a

150-person power group in Florida. The position involves periodic

out-of-town fieldwork, which may require overnight stays or full-day

driving. Travel will be conducted using a company vehicle or through

mileage reimbursement. Enjoy a collaborative and engaged team

environment with opportunities for professional growth and

development.

Job Type and Location

This is a Contract to hire position based out of Riverview, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is 27.00 to 27.00/hr.

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: to Medical, dental and vision to Critical

Illness, Accident, and Hospital to 401(k) Retirement Plan to Pre-tax

and Roth post-tax contributions available to Life Insurance (Voluntary

Life and ADandD for the employee and dependents) to Short and

long-term disability to Health Spending Account (HSA) to

Transportation benefits to Employee Assistance Program to Time

Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverview, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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 Clearly Rated

Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all

applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion,

national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation,

gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the

modification or adjustment of the job application process or

interviewing process due to a disability

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco

Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and

county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified

applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require

or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or

continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be

subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial

Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including

sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess

applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our

hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your

application may be reviewed using AI tools.