Distribution Design Engineer

Distribution Design Engineer

Overview

Join a highly respected, employee-owned engineering firm known for delivering large-scale utility and infrastructure projects nationwide. This role plays a key part in supporting distribution and resiliency programs, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and consistency across design deliverables.

As a Distribution Design Engineer, you'll take on a QA/QC-focused position, helping ensure that distribution designs meet industry standards, client expectations, and construction requirements-particularly across complex, high-volume programs.

What You'll Be Doing

* Perform detailed QA/QC reviews of distribution design packages to ensure accuracy and completeness

* Evaluate designs for compliance with standards, specifications, and real-world construction practices

* Support both overhead and underground distribution projects, including new builds, rebuilds, and resiliency initiatives

* Identify discrepancies and provide clear feedback to resolve issues before client submission

* Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to maintain quality and schedule alignment

* Contribute to resiliency efforts focused on system reliability, storm hardening, and grid modernization

* Mentor junior team members and share best practices related to QA/QC and design standards

* Participate in client coordination efforts and internal quality audits as needed

What They're Looking For

* 5+ years of experience in distribution engineering, with a strong focus on QA/QC or design review

* Experience supporting resiliency or grid modernization programs

* Solid understanding of distribution standards, construction units, and design workflows

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify risk and inconsistencies in design packages

* Prior experience in a lead, reviewer, or quality-focused engineering role

Additional Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on utility experience)

* Experience managing or supporting multiple projects or clients simultaneously

* Familiarity with DDS (Distribution Design Studio) is strongly preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

* Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized firm known for complex, high-impact utility projects

* Employee-owned culture that emphasizes collaboration, quality, and long-term growth

* Exposure to large-scale distribution and resiliency programs shaping the future of the grid

* Strong benefits package, including ESOP participation and flexible scheduling options

Work Environment

This position is primarily based out of the Houston office with a standard 8-5 schedule and a 9/80 option (every other Friday off once eligible). The role offers minimal travel, strong team collaboration, and a structured yet flexible environment-with a limited number of remote work days available throughout the year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.00/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 Houston,TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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