Job Description:

We are currently seeking Entry Level Distribution Engineers to join our team in Florida. The successful candidates will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across the state. The initial projects are in support of underground distribution power line projects.

Work duties will consist of engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorated cable, moving overhead lines to underground, reconductoring of existing distribution lines, and replacing aging equipment. The engineering calculations associated with these projects include structural analysis, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

Job Duties:

• Conduct site visits and take field notes.
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components.
• Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions.
• Determine and specify design requirements.
• Perform electric distribution designs.
• Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software.
• Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts to the existing distribution systems.
• Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues.
• Develop final design plan packages for the implementation of the proposed solution.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.
• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks.

Top Skills:

• Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)
• Interest in Power/Energy/Utilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Hands on design experience
• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation/initiative, and the desire to learn

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and experience
• Experience on the Duke Energy system, performing distribution design
• Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects
• Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, and Microstation
• EIT/ Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.