Distribution Engineer

Overview

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The position falls within the Distribution Department. They will design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV, engineer and design overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable / conduit distribution design work packages. They will review completed designs to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standards.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for fiber-to-distribution (FTD) projects across multiple circuits.
• Optimize route plans (length, splice placement, constructability, redundancy) based on fiber standards and real-world constraints.
• Interpret pole data and use GIS shapefiles, ArcGIS Pro, and tools like Street View to inform high-quality route decisions.
• Utilize or collaborate with teams using CrescentLink, 3-GIS, or similar platforms for mapping and fiber planning.
• Collaborate with design, PM, and QA / QC teams to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and ensure field readiness.
• Advise on future-proof design (e.g., Viper placements, recloser strategy, redundancy) and recognize value opportunities (cost / time savings).
• Take ownership in proactively identifying issues, elevating engineering standards, and driving first-pass quality.

Education And Experience Requirements

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.48 - $55.29 / 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.

Available Benefits For This Temporary Role

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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