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Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Lensa
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2025
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Job Title: Distribution EngineerJob Description

We are seeking Entry Level Distribution Engineers to join our team in Florida. This role will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across the state. The position involves engineering calculations and design for replacing cables, moving overhead lines underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing poles.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspections, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, and photographs.
  • Evaluate loading of equipment components such as transformers and structural loading of poles.
  • Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions.
  • Determine and specify design requirements.
  • Perform electric distribution designs using field notes according to Utility standards.
  • Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals.
  • Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and requisitions.
  • Review plans for proposed construction to assess impacts on existing distribution systems.
  • Develop solutions for conductor and structural clearance violations.
  • Develop final design plan packages for implementation.
  • Ensure projects meet ISO compliance requirements.
  • Attend bi-weekly meetings with project teams.

Essential Skills

  • Graduation from an ABET accredited college with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
  • Hands-on design/engineering experience.
  • Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
  • Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and initiative.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Interest or experience in Power/Energy/Utilities.
  • Basic knowledge of electric utility industry concepts.
  • Experience with design software packages like BOUD, Bentley Open Utility Designer, AutoCAD.
  • Experience on the Duke Energy system.
  • Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects.
  • Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, and Microstation.
  • EIT/ Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed at the Riverview office. After approximately six months of training, a hybrid schedule may be considered (typically 1-2 days per week WFH). The Tampa office is a new 1900 sqft facility, offering a modern and collaborative workspace. Benefits include ESOP, 401K matching, performance raises, and comprehensive healthcare.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 30, 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 ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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