Entry Level Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Distribution Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an entry level engineer to join our team in North Carolina. The role involves supporting power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across the state. This position requires a blend of engineering calculations and design work, including the replacement of deteriorating cables, transitioning overhead lines to underground, reconductoring distribution lines, and replacing aging poles. The designer will perform structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, and coordinate electric demand, fault currents, and protective devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering calculations and design work for power distribution infrastructure upgrades.
• Replace deteriorating cables and move overhead lines to underground settings.
• Reconduct existing distribution lines and replace aging poles.
• Perform structural analysis of poles and guying.
• Coordinate electric demand, fault currents, and protective devices.

Essential Skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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 :

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.