Distribution Design Engineering II

Job Title :

Distribution Design Engineer II

Job Description :

We are seeking a dedicated Distribution Design Engineer II to develop and manage design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, operating from 4kV through 138kV. This role involves supporting programmatic work related to overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. The ideal candidate will comply with safety requirements, design and quality expectations, and provide engineering support during construction.

Responsibilities :

Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems.

Ensure compliance with safety requirements, design, and quality expectations.

Travel to sites for inspections and perform engineering design work.

Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions, and voltage drop and flicker calculations.

Develop permitting documents for different Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure engineering and construction standards compliance.

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

Essential Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in distribution design, power distribution, and engineering.

Experience with GIS, Maximo, and utility design.

Comfortable working in both field and office settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Experience with distribution design tools such as BOUD, SOCKET, or similar.

Proficiency in CAD tools, MicroStation, and / or GIS.

Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and design standards.

Work Environment :

This position requires on-site work, providing a dynamic environment where you will be involved in both field and office settings. You will utilize technologies such as GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer, and other customer GIS and WMS systems. The role includes training in customer engineering and construction standards, offering opportunities for growth in complex cable / conduit projects, easements, and ROW applications.

Job Type & Location :

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00 / 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 Nov 3, 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.

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