• Distribution Designer

    Actalent (Fayetteville, NC)


    Job Title: Distribution Designer/Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Distribution Designer/Engineer to join our team in North Carolina. This role involves supporting power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects. The position focuses on engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cables, transitioning overhead lines to underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

    + Design and plan for the replacement and upgrade of power distribution systems.

    + Collaborate with teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently.

    + Communicate with customers to provide updates and gather project requirements.

     

    Skills

     

    + Distribution design expertise preferred.

    + 0-2 years of electric utility distribution design experience. (open to entry level candidates)

    + Proficiency with BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.

    + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 2 years of experience in the electric utility industry.

    + Knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems and utility standards.

    + Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

    + Good written and oral communication skills.

     

    Additional Skills/Qualifications

     

    + Preferred 2+ years of experience with the Duke system.

    + Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects.

    + Current knowledge of BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.

    + EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 hybrid position in Fayetteville,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2025.

    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.