Distribution Engineer

Distribution Engineer (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Engineer to lead natural gas utility projects and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. This role is responsible for project oversight, design quality, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements while providing technical leadership across project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client communications and project meetings.

• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and risks.

• Review engineering designs, estimates, and AFC packages.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

• Collaborate with CAD, drafting, permitting, and survey teams.

• Monitor project performance, budgets, and deliverables.

• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

• Experience in the natural gas utility industry.

• Strong experience in gas distribution design.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering drafting.

• Knowledge of utility permitting and environmental requirements.

• Strong leadership, project management, and client communication skills.

Why You'll Love It Here

• 100% remote work environment with flexible scheduling.

• Strong commitment to work-life balance, with a typical 40-hour workweek and minimal overtime expectations.

• Supportive, collaborative culture built on trust, autonomy, and accountability.

• Proudly women-owned, fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization experiencing consistent year-over-year growth.

• Access to professional development, mentorship, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

• Engaged team environment that prioritizes employee well-being, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

Join a growing, women-owned engineering organization where your expertise is valued, your career growth is supported, and you'll have the flexibility to do your best work while delivering critical infrastructure projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $54.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 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.