Distribution Designer/engineer - Remote Eligible

Distribution Designers/Engineers

We are seeking a skilled Distribution Designers and Engineers with extensive experience in the power delivery sector. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Distribution Design Studio in distribution design and engineering. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with a strong focus on quality assurance and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop distribution systems using DDS.
• Perform design engineering for power delivery projects, focusing on pole design, relocation, and replacements.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control across all projects.
• Collaborate with teams to support Centerpoint or AEP projects with an emphasis on resiliency and new pole location design.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables in a remote work environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a distribution engineer, designer, or design engineer.
• At least 3 years of experience with DDS (Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in resiliency or DDP, including new pole location and roadway pole relocations.
• 2+ years of QA/QC experience in related projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in power delivery and pole design.
• Experience with pole relocation and replacements.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Work Environment

This is a remote position operating Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. There is potential for flexible working hours upon approval. Enjoy benefits such as paid time off and holidays, as well as opportunities for leadership development.

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 $35.00 - $40.00/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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.