Distribution Technician

Distribution Technician

Job Description

This position involves the detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems. You will be responsible for preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates. The role requires analytical skills to effectively interact with engineers and experienced distribution system designers.

Responsibilities

* Design and independently prepare construction orders related to overhead and underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems, applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.

* Apply standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.

* Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.

* Assist in performing load studies on distribution transformers and investigating circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective actions.

* Contact landowners or their agents to negotiate agreements of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment, and obtain necessary contact and tax map information for easement processing.

* Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.

* Assist in acquiring field data and gathering information from field notes.

* Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying, and scanning drawings, prints, and maps.

* Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities.

* Follow the Code of Safe Practices as outlined in company safety policies.

Essential Skills

* Experience in inspection, utility construction, utility distribution, and utility locating.

* Knowledge of construction, distribution engineering, subsurface utility engineering, surveying, and civil 3D.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* High school diploma required.

* Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.

Work Environment

You will have the opportunity to help start an office in Iowa for a leading third-party utility engineering firm. The role requires working outdoors during all seasons.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Des Moines,IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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 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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.