Distribution Engineer @ Actalent

Job Title: Distribution EngineerJob DescriptionThis role sits within the Distribution Department and focuses on the engineering and design of overhead and underground electric distribution lines ranging from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV. The Distribution Engineer develops detailed cable and conduit work packages to support new customer construction projects and complex distribution initiatives in both urban and rural environments. The position requires careful review of completed designs to ensure they meet established quality, consistency, and engineering standards, while providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including construction and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and review overhead and underground electric distribution lines from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV, ensuring alignment with engineering and construction specifications.
• Develop detailed overhead and underground cable and conduit work packages to support new customer construction projects and system improvements.
• Design complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments, including field engineering of project requirements and identification of conflicting utilities.
• Perform engineering and design calculations, and program protective line equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation of distribution systems.
• Coordinate small design teams as needed to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, define design criteria, and produce complete project deliverables.
• Provide engineering assistance to clients during construction, including participation in construction meetings, coordination activities, and community outreach efforts as required.
• Identify when project objectives are not being met and initiate appropriate corrective actions to bring projects back on track.
• Interpret applicable codes and regulations and help develop standards for distribution construction projects.
• Promote engineering professionalism and adherence to established technical standards within the project team.
• Develop, recommend, and implement project plans by establishing goals, objectives, schedules, resource needs, and information requirements for complex engineering work.
• Travel up to 30% of the time to client sites, with trip duration varying based on project needs, to perform field assessments, coordination, and design support.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in overhead, underground residential distribution (URD), reconductoring, asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work package development.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience delivering complex overhead and underground distribution projects in both urban and rural environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting for distribution design and documentation.
• Experience working on utility distribution services or electrical engineering within commercial construction or related power distribution environments.
• Experience with electric power distribution systems, including overhead distribution, underground utilities, underground distribution, and electric system design.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to interpret engineering codes, regulations, and standards as they apply to distribution projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for performing engineering calculations and resolving design issues.
• Ability to coordinate and contribute effectively within small design teams and cross-functional project groups.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time to client sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing complete distribution design work packages for new customer construction and system improvement projects.
• Background in identifying and resolving conflicts with existing utilities during distribution design.
• Familiarity with programming and configuring protective line equipment for distribution systems.
• Experience supporting clients during construction, including participation in coordination meetings and community outreach.
• Ability to develop project plans that clearly define goals, objectives, schedules, resource allocations, and deliverables for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to engineering professionalism and consistent application of quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with clients, field personnel, and internal teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and design packages in a remote work setting.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a primarily remote work environment, providing flexibility to complete design and engineering tasks from a home or remote office. The role involves regular use of AutoCAD and other engineering and drafting tools to produce detailed distribution design packages. The position includes up to 30% travel to client sites, where you may conduct field assessments, coordinate with construction teams, and attend project or community meetings. The work structure supports a balanced schedule, including 20 days of paid time off and additional paid holidays, while emphasizing collaboration, professional standards, and high-quality engineering deliverables in a distributed team setting.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.46 - $55.28/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. 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.

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