Distribution Design Engineer

Job Title: Distribution Engineer/Designer

Job Description

In this role, you will provide support for a major power utility client by performing power distribution design work. Your primary responsibilities will involve utilizing DDS to support power distribution design tasks. Initially, you will focus on design work, with the potential to take on quality control duties after gaining experience.

Opportunities are available in these areas of Michigan: Taylor, Bay City, Grand Rapids, Flint, Traverse City

Responsibilities

• Perform power distribution design work using DDS.
• Utilize Crews, a version of SAP, to complete work orders.
• Conduct quality control checks on designs before submission to the client
• Collaborate with a team to support utility energy projects.
• Potentially lead design reviews and client interactions as you gain experience.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience using DDS for power distribution design.
• Experience supporting FirstEnergy or any of its subsidiaries.
• Ability to conduct quality control on design submissions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with utility industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of additional FirstEnergy companies such as Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and others.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Work Environment

This position offers the flexibility of a Hybrid work environment. You will be part of a growing department that has recently expanded significantly and is expected to continue its growth trajectory. The company promotes professional development and encourages staff to pursue engineering certifications like the FE and PE licenses.

This is a Contract position based out of Flint, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract position based out of Flint, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Flint,MI.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.