Actalent
Job Title: Distribution Designer Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Distribution Designer to join our team in North Carolina. This role supports power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects for a major energy provider. The position involves engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cable, moving overhead lines underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles. The projects require structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering calculations and design for power distribution infrastructure upgrades.
Replace deteriorating cable and move overhead lines underground.
Reconduct existing distribution lines and replace aging poles.
Conduct structural analysis of poles and guying.
Calculate electric demand and fault currents.
Coordinate protective devices.
Essential Skills
2 years of electric utility distribution design experience.
Knowledge of distribution design, BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
Understanding of primary and secondary distribution systems and utility standards.
Ability to use design software packages and general construction knowledge.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a 2-year associate degree with relevant experience.
2+ years of experience on the Duke system, performing distribution design.
Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects.
Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Work Environment
Located in Wilmington, the work environment is in a Common Desk coworking space, with a large suite offering a positive and engaging team atmosphere. The office is close to the river and ocean, creating a unique work setting. The company offers a long-term opportunity with a major power utility, providing excellent benefits including ESOP, 401K matching, performance raises, and healthcare benefits. The team is currently expanding, aiming to grow to eight asset designers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Wilmington,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
We are currently seeking an experienced Distribution Designer to join our team in North Carolina. This role supports power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects for a major energy provider. The position involves engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cable, moving overhead lines underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles. The projects require structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering calculations and design for power distribution infrastructure upgrades.
Replace deteriorating cable and move overhead lines underground.
Reconduct existing distribution lines and replace aging poles.
Conduct structural analysis of poles and guying.
Calculate electric demand and fault currents.
Coordinate protective devices.
Essential Skills
2 years of electric utility distribution design experience.
Knowledge of distribution design, BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
Understanding of primary and secondary distribution systems and utility standards.
Ability to use design software packages and general construction knowledge.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a 2-year associate degree with relevant experience.
2+ years of experience on the Duke system, performing distribution design.
Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects.
Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Work Environment
Located in Wilmington, the work environment is in a Common Desk coworking space, with a large suite offering a positive and engaging team atmosphere. The office is close to the river and ocean, creating a unique work setting. The company offers a long-term opportunity with a major power utility, providing excellent benefits including ESOP, 401K matching, performance raises, and healthcare benefits. The team is currently expanding, aiming to grow to eight asset designers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Wilmington,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.