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Job Title: Distribution Engineering I (Houston)Job Description

As a Distribution Engineer, you will work under the supervision of a technical lead to support the development and construction of work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems. These systems operate from 4kV through 138kV and are associated with tasks such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

+ Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.

+ Ensure compliance with safety requirements and design quality expectations.

+ Travel to sites for inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.

+ Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis, guying calculations, and voltage drop and flicker.

+ Develop permitting documents for various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

+ Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews.

+ Conduct root cause analysis of outages and apply engineering principles for mitigation.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ArcGIS, ArcMap.

+ Experience in power distribution design and engineering.

+ Interest in developing work packages for OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Light projects.

+ Comfortable working in both field and office settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Internship or academic projects related to power utilities or energy are highly preferred.

+ EIT certification is preferred but not required.

+ Experience with distribution design tools like BOUD, SOCKET, or similar.

+ Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation, and/or GIS.

+ Knowledge of NESC and design standards.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based, with occasional fieldwork accounting for 5-10% of the time. Candidates will be trained in customer engineering and construction standards, and will gain valuable experience in various areas including GIS design training, project and financial management, and client design standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $30.00/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: • 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 onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.