Actalent
Distribution Designer - Entry Level
Actalent, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Job Title: Distribution Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a Distribution Designer to join our team in North Carolina. This role involves supporting power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects. The position focuses on engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cables, transitioning overhead lines to underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Design and plan for the replacement and upgrade of power distribution systems.
Collaborate with teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
Communicate with customers to provide updates and gather project requirements.
Skills
Distribution design expertise.
Minimum of 2 years of electric utility distribution design experience. (open to entry level candidates)
Proficiency with BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 2 years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems and utility standards.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Additional Skills/Qualifications
Preferred 2+ years of experience with the Duke system.
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
The office is located near downtown in Raleigh, North Carolina, housing a total of 100+ people, including 40 in the power group. A hybrid schedule is available, allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays after 1-3 months of employment, depending on individual development.
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 hybrid 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Distribution Designer to join our team in North Carolina. This role involves supporting power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects. The position focuses on engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cables, transitioning overhead lines to underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
Design and plan for the replacement and upgrade of power distribution systems.
Collaborate with teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
Communicate with customers to provide updates and gather project requirements.
Skills
Distribution design expertise.
Minimum of 2 years of electric utility distribution design experience. (open to entry level candidates)
Proficiency with BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 2 years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems and utility standards.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Additional Skills/Qualifications
Preferred 2+ years of experience with the Duke system.
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
The office is located near downtown in Raleigh, North Carolina, housing a total of 100+ people, including 40 in the power group. A hybrid schedule is available, allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays after 1-3 months of employment, depending on individual development.
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 hybrid 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.