• Entry Level Engineer (Power Distribution)

    Actalent (Atlanta, GA)


    Entry Level Engineer (Power Distribution)

     

    + Location: Atlanta, GA 30346

    + Pay: $29.81/hr ($62,000 + eligible for overtime pay)

    + Full-time, Long-Term employment (6 month Contract-to-Hire)

    Job Description:

    + This subfamily is responsible for planning engineering and designing electric and gas distribution systems.

    + Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

    + Comply with Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.

    + Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.

    + Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.

    + Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.

    + Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.

    + Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    + A BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

    + Less than 2 years of relevant experience—perfect for recent grads or early-career professionals.

    + Familiarity with GIS and WMS tools(e.g., AutoCAD, GE Smallworld, Bentley MicroStation).

    + A passion for solving technical problems and a desire to grow in a collaborative, safety-first environment.

    + Interest in working on a variety of projects: OH, UG, URD, Make Ready, and Street Lighting.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.