Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Actalent is hiring for Entry Level Distribution Engineers to support power delivery projects. Must be local to Houston and be able to perform field work when needed.

Responsibilities will include:

Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes.

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.

Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections and return to the office to perform engineering design work. Some project work will require traveling locally in Houston and regionally if needed, collecting field data that will assist in the development of electrical design work packages

Background Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Willingness to perform both field and office work

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required

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

Power/Utilities experience is preferred

Previous experience with field data collection is preferred

This role requires a valid US driver's license as local and regional travel is required if necessary 

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.

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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 : $25 - $30