Job Description
This role sits within the Distribution Department and focuses on engineering, designing, and reviewing overhead and underground electric distribution lines ranging from 4 kV to 69 kV. The Distribution Engineer develops detailed work packages for new customer construction projects and asset replacement programs, ensuring all designs meet rigorous quality, safety, and consistency standards. The position requires a licensed Professional Engineer with deep experience in utility distribution design who can lead complex projects, support construction activities, and provide technical guidance to other team members in a largely remote work environment.
Responsibilities
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Design and review overhead and underground electric distribution lines from 4 kV to 69 kV, including projects from 12.5 kV to 34.5 kV.
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Develop detailed work packages for overhead distribution, underground residential distribution (URD), reconductoring, asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit systems.
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Design complex overhead and underground distribution projects in both urban and rural environments in full compliance with engineering and construction specifications.
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Perform field engineering of project requirements, including identification of conflicting utilities, engineering and design calculations, and development of required work permits.
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Develop Point to Point (PtP) testing plans and lead both field and office personnel in executing field testing activities.
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Coordinate small design teams to develop budgets, prepare scoping documents, establish design criteria, and produce project deliverables.
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Provide engineering support to clients during construction, including participation in construction meetings, coordination efforts, and community outreach as needed.
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Review completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with established quality and consistency standards.
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Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, and external stakeholders to successfully complete substation-related projects.
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Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to lower-level employees to support their development and ensure high-quality project execution.
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Identify and initiate corrective actions when project objectives, particularly for substation and distribution projects, are not being met.
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Interpret applicable codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects to ensure compliance and safety.
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Promote engineering professionalism, best practices, and adherence to established standards across all project work.
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Develop, recommend, and implement plans for complex engineering projects by establishing goals, objectives, schedules, resource needs, and information requirements.
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Travel up to 30% of the time to client sites, with trip duration varying based on project needs, to support design, field engineering, and construction activities.
Essential Skills
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At least eight years of experience with electric utility distribution design projects.
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At least eight years of experience in overhead distribution, underground residential distribution (URD), reconductoring, asset replacement projects, and underground cable/conduit distribution design work package development.
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At least eight years of experience delivering complex overhead and underground distribution projects in both urban and rural environments.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
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Strong in utility power distribution engineering and design.
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Proficiency with drafting and design tools, including experience using AutoCAD for distribution design.
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Experience working on utility distribution services or electrical engineering within commercial construction environments.
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Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply engineering and construction specifications, codes, and regulations.
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Proven capability to lead and coordinate engineering work across teams and stakeholders.
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Ability to develop and review detailed engineering calculations, design documents, and work packages.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, which may count toward required years of experience.
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Experience with overhead distribution design, underground utilities, and underground distribution systems.
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electric system design for utility or similar environments.
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Experience identifying conflicting utilities and resolving field engineering issues.
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Ability to develop Point to Point (PtP) testing plans and lead field testing activities.
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Strong communication skills to support construction meetings, coordination efforts, and community outreach.
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Experience providing training, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineers or designers.
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Demonstrated ability to develop project budgets, scoping documents, design criteria, and comprehensive project plans.
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Strong organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects and travel requirements.
Work Environment
This position offers a remote work environment with a Monday through Friday schedule. Typical work hours follow a standard 5 x 8-hour workweek, with options such as 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., depending on business needs. The role involves up to 30% travel to client sites, with the duration of trips varying by project. You will work extensively with engineering and design tools, including AutoCAD and other utility distribution design technologies, while collaborating virtually with multidisciplinary teams. The position includes a generous paid time off package of 20 days per year and six company-recognized holidays, supporting a balanced and sustainable work-life environment
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Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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)
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.
About Actalent
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