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Electrical Design Engineer III
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha, NE
…responsible energy. As one of the nation's largest public power utilities, we invest in critical infrastructure and innovative solutions that strengthen reliability across our generation…
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha, NE
…responsible energy. As one of the nation's largest public power utilities, we continuously invest in infrastructure, technology, and innovation to ensure long-term energy reliability for…
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Controls Engineer: Power Generation
OpenAI
Remote, United States
- $177,000 to $285,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design and integrate automation systems for on-site power generation serving large AI data center campuses. You will own control architecture and…
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Civil Designer, Capacity Delivery
Fluidstack
Austin, TX
- $135,000 to $150,000 USD / year
- Produce civil drawing sets for data center site development: grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities, and site plans, from engineer redlines to issued-for-construction.
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Senior Network Engineer
Brunel
CA
Brunel has partnered with SB Energy to hire an Senior Network Engineer to support the development and execution of large-scale power generation and data center infrastructure projects…
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Water Resources Manager
Town of Colchester
Colchester, VT
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Software Engineer Compiler II (Full Time) – United States
Cisco
Austin, TX
- Full-time
As a Compiler Software Engineer II, you will architect, implement, and optimize advanced compilation, code analysis, and debugging toolchains that power Cisco's core networking platforms.…
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Environmental Services Director
SCS Engineers
Asheville, NC, NC
…to due diligence, assessment and remediation, Brownfields, utilities, manufacturing, industrial compliance, and real estate markets, as well as serving existing SCS ES clients. You will…
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Senior Solution Engineer, Switch Networking
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
…you! We are looking for an experienced networking software engineer. An awesome candidate is highly technical who is also comfortable with dealing with enterprise customers. You will join a…
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Senior QA Engineer, Test Frameworks & Tools
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
Define and own QA strategy, test plans, and quality standards for testing platforms, essential libraries, and utilities.
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Applications Dev Eng III
Snohomish PUD
Everett, WA
We are seeking a highly skilled Integration Applications Development Engineer III to join our ITS Applications team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting…
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Stationary Engineer (nights/days)
ThermoFisher Scientific
Greenville, NC
Maintain housekeeping services in utilities areas and communicate concerns.
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Staff Validation Engineer
ThermoFisher Scientific
Greenville, NC
…healthcare and scientific advancement. As a Staff Validation Engineer, you'll lead validation activities for critical systems, equipment, and processes that enable the development and…
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Senior Software Engineer Technical Remediation & Enablement
Citigroup
New York, NY
The Vice President (VP) / Senior Software Engineer – Technical Remediation & Enablement Lead is a hands-on, code-level technical specialist responsible for driving the direct remediation of…
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Infrastructure Engineer II
AF Group
Lansing, MI
SUMMARY:nnThe Infrastructure Engineer II role is responsible for the operations of secure and highly available computing platforms, servers, and networks. This role is responsible for…
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Executive Director, Energy Institute
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
- $176,807 USD / year
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Healthcare Engineer
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Grand Island, NE
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Roadway Design Engineer
Consor Engineers, LLC
Denver, CO
- $105,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Consor North America, Inc. (Consor) is seeking a talented and motivated Roadway Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout…
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Senior Software Engineer (.NET/Python)
CVS Health
Remote, United States
As a Senior Software Engineer on the MinuteClinic Product Engineering team, you will design, build, and operate the services that power patient-facing scheduling, kiosk, clinical workflows,…
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Geotechnical Risk Manager
lhh
Tempe, AZ
- $150,000 to $180,000 USD / year
…earthwork, excavation, deep foundations, shoring, underground utilities, tunneling, shafts, dewatering, demolition, and ground…
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Project Manager Site Development
Integrity Technical Services, Inc.
Akron, OH
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Healthcare Engineer
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Cleveland, OH
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Project Manager Site Development
Integrity Technical Services, Inc.
Columbus, OH
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Maximo Infrastructure Architect/Engineer
MaxAccelerate
Remote, United States
Engineer for reliable operations. Design and validate high availability, backup, restoration and disaster recovery. Use Prometheus and Grafana to establish monitoring, performance baselines…
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Program Trend Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
Houston, TX
…world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities. Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of…

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Distribution Engineering I

Houston, TX, United States

$30 USD / hour

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Pay: $30 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 17, 2026

Original job description

Position Summary

The Distribution Engineer I role is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to build a long-term career in the power utility industry. You'll work under the guidance of experienced technical leads to design and support overhead and underground electrical distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 138kV. This position offers exposure to utility design, field engineering, construction support, permitting, outage analysis, and modern utility technologies used to maintain and expand critical power infrastructure.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Design and develop work packages for overhead and underground distribution projects
Perform engineering calculations, including pole loading, guying, conductor sag and tension, and voltage drop analysis
Utilize AutoCAD, GIS platforms, and utility-specific design software to create engineering designs
Conduct field visits to gather project data, inspect existing infrastructure, and support engineering decisions
Prepare permitting documentation, easements, and right-of-way applications
Support construction activities by answering technical questions and reviewing field changes
Participate in outage investigations and root cause analysis efforts
Coordinate with project teams, field personnel, utilities, and other stakeholders to deliver safe and reliable designs
Learn and apply utility-specific engineering and construction standards

Long-Term Opportunity

This position offers a strong career path within the growing power and utilities sector. Engineers gain hands-on experience with utility design, field operations, permitting, construction support, GIS systems, project management, and power distribution engineering. The role provides structured training, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility as skills and experience grow.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position that begins with an in-office work setting for the first six months to support training, collaboration, and professional development. After that period, a hybrid schedule may be available. The role is primarily office-based, utilizing engineering software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GE Smallworld, and Bentley Expert Designer, with approximately 10% field work performing site visits, inspections, and occasional storm support activities. The environment is collaborative, technical, and focused on learning, safety, and long-term professional growth.

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 $30.00 - $30.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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 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.

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

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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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD
GIS
Industrial software
Documentation
Root cause analysis
Building codes
Project management
ESRI ArcGIS
Inspection

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