Distribution Design Engineer

Job Title: Distribution Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Design Engineer to support active QA/QC efforts across distribution projects. This role is crucial in ensuring design accuracy, compliance with standards, and consistency across large-scale distribution and resiliency programs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, strong technical judgment, and be actively involved in reviewing and validating distribution designs.

Responsibilities

Perform active QA/QC reviews of distribution engineering design packages.
Review designs for compliance with standards, specifications, and construction practices.
Support overhead and underground distribution designs, including line extensions, rebuilds, and resiliency-related scopes.
Identify design discrepancies, provide corrective guidance, and ensure quality issues are resolved prior to client submission.
Collaborate with designers, engineers, and project managers to maintain quality and schedule adherence.
Support resiliency programs, ensuring designs align with storm hardening, reliability, and modernization initiatives.
Assist with mentoring junior designers and engineers on specific requirements and QA/QC best practices.
Participate in client coordination and internal quality audits as needed.

Essential Skills

QA/QC experience supporting projects.
5+ years of direct experience supporting distribution projects.
5+ years of DDS (Distribution Design Studio) experience.
5+ years of experience working on resiliency programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent utility experience).
Strong working knowledge of distribution standards, construction units, and design workflows.
Experience supporting multiple client projects simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify risks in design packages.
Prior experience in a lead, reviewer, or quality-focused engineering role.

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 $32.00 - $48.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
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