Entry Level Design Engineer

Job Title: Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Job Description

This entry-level Distribution Engineer role offers recent engineering graduates the opportunity to contribute to power distribution projects while receiving structured training from experienced engineers. You will perform foundational engineering calculations, support the design and coordination of distribution systems, and help deliver meaningful energy delivery solutions for large utility and industrial projects. The position is contract-to-hire and is fully on-site in Orlando, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations related to power distribution, including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
• Develop distribution design packages, focusing on design development and coordination for approximately 90% of your time.
• Prepare forestry trimming requests to support safe and reliable operation of distribution lines.
• Facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition by providing technical information and documentation as needed.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) for distribution projects, ensuring all required materials are identified and documented.
• Estimate project costs based on design, materials, and scope, supporting budgeting and planning activities.
• Use CAD tools such as AutoCAD and other design software to create and update engineering drawings and models.
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and design technicians in a team-based environment to deliver high-quality project work.
• Participate in occasional fieldwork (approximately 10% of the time after several months in the role) to support design validation and data collection.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and emerging leadership by contributing to group projects and supporting shared project goals.

Essential Skills

• Completed 4-year ABET-accredited engineering degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering with no outstanding credits.
• 0+ years of engineering experience; this role is suitable for recent graduates and early-career engineers.
• Fundamental knowledge of power distribution concepts and design.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, including structural analysis, electrical demand, and fault current calculations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD design tools for creating and modifying engineering drawings.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in group project settings.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, including the ability to take initiative and contribute to project outcomes.
• Valid driver's license to support occasional fieldwork requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Passion and genuine interest in power utilities and distribution engineering.
• Experience or coursework in electrical design, power distribution design, or related areas.
• Familiarity with CAD and design tools such as Revit, SolidWorks, MicroStation, Inventor, MATLAB, Civil 3D, or similar software.
• Experience or degree emphasis in electrical, civil, mechanical, or structural engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support permitting and Right-of-Way processes.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site role based in Orlando, Florida, working in an open office environment composed of designers, engineers, and design technicians who support distribution projects. The culture emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and working in groups on a variety of power distribution and energy delivery projects. The environment is professional and project-focused, with opportunities to learn from advanced-level distribution engineers and to contribute to a portfolio that includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. The position is contract-to-hire with an initial duration of six months, and the work is primarily office-based design and coordination (about 90% of the time) with occasional fieldwork (about 10% of the time after several months in the role).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.