Actalent

Job Title: Distribution Engineer

Job Description

As a Distribution Engineer, you will provide detailed engineering, design, and planning assessments and recommendations. You will evaluate system operations and develop project scope for overhead and underground utility systems. Your role will include evaluating electrical power systems and designing replacements according to utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify accurate estimates and engineering drawings using BlueBeam, AutoCAD, and/or GIS software.
• Meet with managers, engineers, and colleagues to review project statuses and determine appropriate communication strategies.
• Visit site plans to assess existing utility conditions and gather necessary project information.
• Coordinate ROW acquisition, planning, and design functions through regular project updates to ensure schedule adherence and work forecasting.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime.
• Perform additional duties as needed or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS scheduling tool, DETS, CYME, and DISTGIS/ArcMap.
• Experience with OH and UG fiber optic and other telecommunication distribution means.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and utility design software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in writing switching orders.
• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Capability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
• Strong operational planning and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP or Smallworld software.
• Design experience with Xcel.

Work Environment

This is a remote position with travel to client sites as needed. Candidates must be willing to travel on short notice throughout the Xcel territory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $28.84/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.

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