Distribution Engineer III

Distribution Engineer Job Description This position involves providing distribution design for overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 69kV. The role includes designing activities, conducting quality reviews, monitoring and maintaining project schedules, reporting changes affecting schedules and budgets, identifying risks, and presenting opportunities to improve the design and construction of distribution projects. Responsibilities

- Design overhead and/or underground distribution facilities.
- Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, bills of material, and any other required documents for construction.
- Apply standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, procedures, and industry standards in preparing the design of electric distribution facilities.
- Perform distribution system design calculations.
- Prepare and oversee preparation of design documents for construction, including plan and profiles, structure loadings, design details, trench and conduit drawings, and equipment specifications.
- Communicate with clients and engineers on system requirements and identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.
- Acquire field data as necessary and work with field surveying to prepare appropriate designs.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in electrical design and electric utility systems.
- Experience in power delivery and power design.
- Strong skills in electrical engineering and power engineering.
- Expertise in distribution design software (DDS).
- Experience in using Microstation or AutoCAD.
- Ability to perform distribution engineering calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Five or more years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in consulting or utility environment.
- Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

Work Environment The work environment involves using advanced design software such as JETS, Microstation or AutoCAD and distribution design software (DDS). The role may require field visits to acquire necessary data, collaborating with surveying teams, and communicating effectively with clients and engineers. Dress code and shift details are determined by project requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. 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.

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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
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