Distribution Engineer (PE)

Job Title: Distribution Engineer (PE)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Distribution Engineer to join our Distribution Department, focusing on the design and review of both overhead and underground distribution lines ranging from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV. This role involves engineering and designing distribution work packages for new customer construction projects and ensuring that completed designs meet quality and consistency standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV.
• Develop overhead, URD, re-conductoring, and asset replacement projects, as well as underground cable/conduit work packages.
• Design complex distribution projects in urban and rural environments, ensuring compliance 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.
• Review completed designs to ensure compliance with quality and consistency standards.
• Lead and coordinate work activities within the work group, team, department, and external partners to complete substation projects.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Identify and initiate corrective actions when project objectives are not met.
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects.
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards.
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans with defined goals, objectives, and requirements, including scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering.
• Travel up to 30% of the time to client sites as required by project needs.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience with electric utility distribution design projects.
• Proficiency in distribution design and power distribution.
• Experience working on utility distribution services or electrical engineering within commercial construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and design.
• Experience with overhead distribution, underground utilities, and electric system design.
• PE License is required.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Eight years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects.
• Eight years of experience in overhead, URD, re-conductoring, and asset replacement projects.
• Eight years of experience with complex distribution projects in urban and rural environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited).
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited) will count towards years of experience.
  
  

Work Environment

This position offers a remote work environment with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for flexible hours between 7 AM to 5 PM. The role includes 20 days of PTO and six holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Jun 10, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.