Sr. Distribution Engineer

Senior Distribution Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to support the growth of electric power distribution services across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can deliver high-quality solutions for utility capital projects while contributing to a growing team backed by a broader network of infrastructure expertise.

This position is remote/home-based, with a Texas location preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support distribution engineering design for utility capital projects, including grid hardening, resilience initiatives, asset replacement, and new design-build programs.
• Apply utility standards, engineering best practices, and relevant codes to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant designs.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and project stakeholders to meet schedule, quality, and delivery goals.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight for distribution projects.
• Support strategic growth by serving as a key technical resource on expanding programs and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering
• Strong knowledge of distribution design standards, utility processes, and capital project execution
• Experience with programs focused on system hardening, resilience, infrastructure replacement, and design-build delivery
• Background supporting investor-owned utilities or utility-focused engineering firms
• PE license required in at least one state, with ability to obtain additional licensure as needed

Preferred

• Experience supporting large utility programs or portfolio-based project work
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience
• Familiarity with organizations that provide end-to-end power engineering support across utility infrastructure

Work Environment

This is a remote role supporting utility infrastructure programs across multiple service areas. The position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment that combines technical depth, practical execution, and the resources of a larger utility services platform.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.

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Salary : $60 - $70