Distribution Engineering I

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Distribution Engineer I role is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to build a long-term career in the power utility industry. You'll work under the guidance of experienced technical leads to design and support overhead and underground electrical distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 138kV. This position offers exposure to utility design, field engineering, construction support, permitting, outage analysis, and modern utility technologies used to maintain and expand critical power infrastructure.

Day-to-Day 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

Long-Term Opportunity

This position offers a strong career path within the growing power and utilities sector. Engineers gain hands-on experience with utility design, field operations, permitting, construction support, GIS systems, project management, and power distribution engineering. The role provides structured training, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility as skills and experience grow.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position that begins with an in-office work setting for the first six months to support training, collaboration, and professional development. After that period, a hybrid schedule may be available. The role is primarily office-based, utilizing engineering software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GE Smallworld, and Bentley Expert Designer, with approximately 10% field work performing site visits, inspections, and occasional storm support activities. The environment is collaborative, technical, and focused on learning, safety, and long-term professional growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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 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.

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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.