Entry Level Engineer

Job Title: Entry Level EngineerJob DescriptionAn exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Engineer or experienced Distribution Designer to join our team in North Carolina. This role involves supporting power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm hardening projects, contributing to the reliability of power distribution across the Southeastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and design for replacing deteriorating cable.
• Transition overhead lines to underground.
• Reconduct existing distribution lines and replace aging poles.
• Conduct structural analysis of poles, guying, and cable pulling.
• Evaluate electric demand, fault currents, and coordinate protective measures.

Essential Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience, even if unrelated to engineering.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to research engineering and design issues and make sound recommendations.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication, with frequent interaction with customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelors or Associates) preferred.
• Experience in distribution design and CAD Drafting.
• Knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems, utility standards, and design software packages.
• Experience with BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.
• EIT or passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Work EnvironmentThe office is near downtown with easy access, housing over 100 employees. The power group consists of 40 people in a new, beautiful office space. The Raleigh office includes asset teams and a lighting team, with a hybrid work schedule allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays after an initial period. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.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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