Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Distribution Engineer

We are currently seeking Entry Level Distribution Engineers to join our team in Florida. As a Distribution Engineer, you will support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects across Florida. Your contributions will primarily involve engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cables, moving overhead lines underground, reconductoring existing distribution lines, and replacing aging poles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and take field notes, including visual inspections, equipment inventory, measurements, sketches, photographs, and field conditions. Compare field data to base plans.
• Evaluate the loading of various equipment components such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure cost-effective, safe, and reliable design utilizing client specifications.
• Review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions.
• Determine and specify design requirements.
• Perform electric distribution designs using field notes per the Utility's standards. Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering fundamentals for approval by Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare projects and job packages using appropriate software, including material estimates and material requisitions for the prepared distribution electrical designs.
• Review plans for proposed construction to determine impacts on existing distribution systems.
• Develop solutions to existing conductor and structural clearance violations and issues.
• Develop final design plan packages for the implementation of proposed solutions.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.
• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequent as necessary) meetings with the project team on all projects/tasks.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited college or university.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience.
• Hands-on design/engineering experience.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate frequently with customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation/initiative, and the desire to learn.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, utility standards, ability to use design software packages, and general construction knowledge and aptitude.
• Experience on the Duke Energy system, performing distribution design.
• Experience interacting with customers and developers for distribution projects.
• Current knowledge of BOUD/Maximo, Smallworld, and Microstation.
• EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience preferred.

Work Environment

Work is performed at the Riverview office. After becoming fully trained and proficient (roughly 6 months), you will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule on a case-by-case basis (usually 1-2 days/week WFH). The Tampa office is a new 1900 sqft space with a supportive and engaged team. Our power group in Florida consists of about 200 people, providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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 Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.