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Job Title: Distribution Design Engineering I
This position is responsible for planning, engineering, and designing electric and gas distribution systems. The role involves determining the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure development to balance economic, environmental, social, and regulatory constraints, along with reliability needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop work packages for overhead, underground, and residential distribution systems.
- Conduct field engineering for project requirements and identify conflicting utilities.
- Perform engineering and design calculations.
- Participate in post-construction reviews to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Essential Skills
- Basic knowledge and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts in a narrow technical domain.
- Capability to solve simple, routine technical problems by following established procedures and policies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Less than 1 year of prior relevant experience.
Typical Day
10%-20% Field Inspections
60%-80% Engineering and development of design packages for construction crews
10% Performing administrative tasks, planning, and/or customer follow-up
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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)
This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.
Salary : $25 - $29