Distribution Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Distribution Engineer to help develop work packages for Make Ready and Street Light projects using industry-accepted design and analysis tools. You will review and seal work packages for distribution designs of Junior Engineers and support various calculations and analyses essential for the distribution engineering process.

Responsibilities

• Develop work packages for Make Ready and Street Light projects using customer and industry-accepted design and analysis tools.
• Review and seal work packages for distribution designs created by Junior Engineers.
• Support structural analysis, guying calculations, and cable pulling calculations.
• Coordinate protective devices and calculate electric demand and fault currents.
• Manage coordination of conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements.
• Develop design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments.
• Handle work permit development, easements, and ROW applications.
• Design mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network system design, and distribution system protection and coordination.
• Ensure program success in scope, schedule, and budget under the supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of electric distribution design experience.
• Willingness to perform QA/QC design checks.
• Knowledge of NESC Standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with distribution design software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with energy companies directly or supporting them through third-party engineering firms.

Work Environment

Join a collaborative, team-based environment where engineers work in cubicles but are encouraged to solve problems together. You will typically work on multiple projects simultaneously, relying on fellow engineers to ensure accurate and timely completion of designs. The company offers leadership training and direct career paths into management. The work culture is supportive of career growth and development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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