Distribution Design Engineering I (wilmington, NC)

Distribution Design Engineering I

We are seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer to join our team in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a technical lead to develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV. Your work will primarily involve programmatic tasks such as managing overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and processing inspection reports. The position requires compliance with safety requirements and quality design expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop design and construction work packages for distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and design quality expectations.
• Travel to sites for inspections and perform office-based engineering design work.
• Conduct engineering calculations including structural analysis, conductor sag and tension specifications, and voltage drop and flicker calculations.
• Create permitting documents for various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews.
• Perform root cause analysis of outages and provide mitigation using engineering principles.
• Develop work packages for overhead, underground, and street light projects using GIS and WMS systems.
• Coordinate field engineering design requirements and conflicting utilities.
• Develop design packages for complex urban cable/conduit projects, and manage permits, easements, and ROW applications.
• Design mainline vault medium voltage switchgear, network systems, and distribution system protection and coordination.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience using CAD tools, MicroStation, and/or GIS.
• Familiarity with NESC and design standards.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork required. Candidates will receive training in customer engineering and construction standards and will gain experience in a diverse range of field engineering design requirements.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $29.81/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 Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.