Distribution Engineer

Job Title: Distribution EngineerJob Description

This role is part of the Distribution Department, focusing on designing and reviewing overhead and underground distribution lines ranging from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV. The engineer will create and assess distribution design work packages for new customer construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality and consistency standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 12.5 kV to 34 kV.

• Develop overhead and underground cable/conduit work packages.

• Design complex overhead and underground distribution projects in both urban and rural settings while complying with engineering and construction specifications.

• Coordinate small design teams to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and project deliverables.

• Provide engineering assistance during construction and attend construction meetings, coordination efforts, and community outreach as needed.

• Identify and initiate corrective actions when project objectives are not met.

• Interpret codes and regulations to develop standards for construction projects.

• Promote engineering professionalism and standards.

• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements, including all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering projects.

• Travel up to 30% of the time to client sites, with varying duration based on project needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Experience in utility distribution services or electrical engineering within commercial construction.

• Experience in power distribution.

• Experience drafting/designing in AutoCAD, overhead distribution, underground utilities, underground distribution, electric system design, and utilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects.

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in overhead, URD, re-conductoring and asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work package development.

• Minimum of three to five years of experience with complex overhead and underground distribution projects in urban and rural environments.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

• PE License is desirable but not required.

Work Environment

The position offers a remote work environment with a Monday to Friday schedule (7-3, 8-4, or 9-5). Employees enjoy three weeks of paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $57.69/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.