Entry-Level Distribution Engineer I (Houston)

Entry-Level Distribution Engineer

About The Company

Join a leading engineering and technology organization that partners with utilities across the country to design and deliver reliable power infrastructure solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, safety, and professional growth, the company offers engineers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while gaining hands-on experience, technical training, and mentorship in the electric utility industry.

Description

Duties may include work package development of overhead underground residential distribution and underground cable/conduit field engineering of project requirements identification of conflicting utilities engineering and design calculations and post-construction reviews.

Impact: Works on day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the scope of own work area/ project team. Works under supervision on less complex projects/ assignments.

Complexity: Solves simple routine technical problems following established procedures and policies. Develops products solutions processes using basic principles theories and concepts within own technical specialty. Communication: Communicates with peers to explain facts basic analysis processes and practices related to area. Leadership Talent Management: Knowledge: Requires basic knowledge of and ability to apply principles theories and concepts of narrow technical domain. Typical Education Experience: Typically requires BS degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate Design Engineers will support the following activities under supervision of a technical lead:

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

• Comply with Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations.

• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work.

• Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.

• Develop permitting documents for different AHJ’s.

• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.

• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical)

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• 0-1 years experience

• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Work Environmet

This is a fully onsite position based in Houston, TX. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with a standard 40-hour work week, and overtime opportunities may be available based on project needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $29.81/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 Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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