What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
A Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and managing the electrical distribution systems that deliver electricity to homes, businesses, and industries. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electrical power.
Key Responsibilities:
Distribution System Design: Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, substations, transformers, and other components. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Network Analysis: Perform load flow analysis, fault analysis, and voltage drop calculations to assess the capacity and performance of the distribution network. Identify and mitigate potential issues.
Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of distribution equipment, perform condition assessments, and recommend maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging or damaged assets.
Equipment Selection: Specify and select distribution equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and protective devices, considering factors like voltage levels and load requirements.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure that distribution system designs meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes.
Collaborate with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance.
Reliability Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the reliability of the distribution system, reduce downtime, and improve power quality. Implement strategies for system resilience.
New Connections: Evaluate requests for new electrical connections, assess their impact on the distribution network, and design the necessary infrastructure to support new customers.
Project Management: Manage distribution infrastructure projects from conception to completion. Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, and vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
Emergencies and Outages: Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages or equipment failures, by conducting rapid assessments and developing solutions to restore power.
Data Analysis: Analyze data from monitoring systems, smart grids, and sensors to gain insights into distribution system performance and make data-driven decisions.
Skills
Power distribution, Electrical design, Power delivery, distribution design, Autocad, gis, substation design, flow analysis, environmental regulations
Top Skills Details
Power distribution,Electrical design,Power delivery,distribution design
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically required.
Professional Licensure: Many Distribution Engineers are required to hold a professional engineering license (PE) or similar certifications, which vary by region.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in distribution system design software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and power system simulation software. Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) may be beneficial.
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution principles, grid operation, protection systems, and equipment. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing network performance, diagnosing issues, and proposing solutions.
Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in designing and maintaining electrical distribution systems.
Project Management: Project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee distribution infrastructure projects.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies, industry trends, and changing energy demands in the electrical distribution sector.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Pelham, AL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/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 fully onsite position in Pelham,AL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.
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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.
Salary : $35 - $44