Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Job Description

You will acquire and apply a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), national engineering standards, utility construction standards, and best industry engineering practices. You will gain broad knowledge across engineering disciplines, focusing on design, constructability, and economic considerations in construction methods and materials. You will maintain the production and quality of projects, including field data collection, photography, engineering analysis, and management of reports and databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, including system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.
• Collect field data using laptops, tablets, GPS, and other electronic devices for database input.
• Develop knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities.
• Operate equipment to measure utility poles and mid-span facilities, conduct pole inspections, and maintain pad-mount equipment.
• Present ideas effectively in both formal and informal settings, communicate well in writing, and adhere to proper email and telephone communication ethics.
• Keep supervisors and coworkers informed, sharing complete and accurate information with all levels of the organization and external clients and agencies.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems.
• Analytical competence to interact with engineers and experienced distribution system designers.
• Thorough knowledge of technical practices and procedures in areas such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Protective Relaying, Transmission Design, Substation Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Surveying, GIS and Mapping, CADD, Drafting, GIS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in AutoCAD or Engineering Technology.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications is desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar programs is preferred.
• Proficient use of engineering software is preferred.
• Clear and valid driver's license is required.
• Willingness to travel overnight to surrounding utility territories is expected.

Work Environment

• The position offers an in-office environment with the opportunity for flexible hours once trained. There is also the potential to work two days from home each week, contingent on training completion and management approval.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

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

Salary : $21 - $23