Job Details

Job Title: Remote Distribution Design Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking experienced Distribution Design Engineers to join an Engineering firm on a remote basis. You must have experience working with Distribution Design Studio (DDS) on resiliency workloads for AEP and/or CenterPoint.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft power distribution systems.

• Utilize DDS for distribution design and power delivery.

• Engage in utility design and ensure effective power distribution.

• Contribute to the resilience of power delivery systems.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of distribution design experience.

• At least 1 year of experience with DDS.

• Experience with AEP, CNP, or First Energy for at least 1 year.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Katapult and IKE.

• Strong skills in Distribution Design Studio.

• Experience as a Design Technician.

• Competence in staking and pole locating.

Work Environment

This role offers a flexible work environment with both office and remote options available. You will work 40+ hours per week. Enjoy the opportunity for growth while supporting a new customer, as well as benefits like paid time off and holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Dec 15, 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.

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