Electrical engineer

Job Title: Entry level Electrical or Mechanical Engineers

multiple locations and openings.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Engineer with over three years of experience to support ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers. The role requires frequent communication with clients, both in person and through email, Teams, and phone.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.
• Review work provided by clients and assess the requirements of scopes.
• Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions, and calculation of voltage drop and flicker.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure compliance with engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and propose mitigation using engineering principles.
• Coordinate conflicting utilities and other field engineering design requirements.
• Develop large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in urban environments.
• Manage work permit development, easements, and right-of-way applications.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in Distribution Design, Engineering, or Planning.
• Experience with design tools such as BOUD, O-Calc, or similar.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or MicroStation with grading and pipe network function experience.
• Familiarity with CYME and ETAP.
• MUST be willing to submit to a drug test and background check
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Poleforman and Autocad.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on group collaboration. Our offices are located in Detroit, Chicago, Belleville, and Livonia. W

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Cadillac and Jackson, Michigan.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $42.00/hr.

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 hybrid position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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