Distribution Engineer; PE

Position: Distribution Engineer (PE)
Job Description

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the Distribution Department of the organization. They will design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV. They will engineer and design overhead and underground cable/conduit distribution design work packages associated with new customer construction projects. They will review completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with client quality and consistency standards.

Responsibilities

+ Design and review overhead and underground distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV.

+ Develop overhead, URD, re-conductoring, and asset replacement projects, as well as underground cable/conduit work packages.

+ Design complex distribution projects in urban and rural environments, ensuring compliance with engineering and construction specifications.

+ Coordinate small design teams to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, design criteria, and project deliverables.

+ Provide engineering assistance during construction and attend construction meetings, coordination efforts, and community outreach as needed.

+ Review completed designs to ensure compliance with quality and consistency standards.

+ Lead and coordinate work activities within the work group, team, department, and external partners to complete substation projects.

+ Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.

+ Identify and initiate corrective actions when project objectives are not met.

+ Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects.

+ Promote engineering professionalism and standards.

+ Develop, recommend, and implement plans with defined goals, objectives, and requirements, including scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering.

+ Travel up to 30% of the time to client sites as required by project needs.

Essential Skills

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Experience with electric utility distribution design projects.

+ Proficiency in distribution design and power distribution.

+ Experience working on utility distribution services or electrical engineering within commercial construction.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and design.

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Experience with overhead distribution, underground utilities, and electric system design.

+ PE License is required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Eight+ years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects.

+ Eight+ years of experience in overhead, URD, re-conductoring, and asset replacement projects.

+ Eight+ years of experience with complex distribution projects in urban and rural environments.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited).

+ Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited) will count towards years of experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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…