Power Distribution Engineer

Power Distribution Engineer — Lead Utility Design & Build a High‑Performing Team

**Relocation package available for non‑local candidates.

Step into a leadership‑driven engineering role where your technical expertise and strategic oversight will shape utility distribution projects across the region. As a Power Distribution Engineer, you'll guide electric utility distribution design efforts, support Project Managers, and lead a growing team of consultants and design professionals. This is your opportunity to influence project outcomes, elevate design standards, and help build a best‑in‑class Distribution Design group.

What You’ll Do

• Drive electric utility distribution design efforts while partnering closely with Project Managers.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants supporting Distribution Design projects.
• Prepare and oversee proposals, schedules, and budget estimates for client initiatives.
• Assign, schedule, and review work to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Lead and grow the Distribution Design group—including hiring, mentoring, marketing services, and delivering exceptional client service.
• Support business development, fostering relationships with clients and strategic partners.
• Maintain accurate records, QA/QC documentation, and performance metrics across all projects.
• Represent the company through committee participation, industry groups, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Travel as needed to support project execution.
• Administer organizational policies, training, safety standards, salary reviews, and performance evaluations.
• Approve timesheets, expenses, and achieve weekly billable targets.

What You’ll Bring

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Power Delivery preferred).
• 5 years of experience in power distribution, utility design, or related engineering fields.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate and interface with clients, agencies, and the public.
• Detail‑oriented approach to quality, documentation, and project tracking.

Why This Role Stands Out

• You’ll shape the technical direction and culture of a growing Distribution Design group.
• High visibility with clients and leadership, impacting both project success and service delivery.
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and build long‑term engineering capabilities.
• Relocation support is available for candidates moving from outside the area.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $127000.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $100,000 - $127,000