Job Description
Join Our Team as an Power Distribution Engineer in New Orleans! Job Description: Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with exciting projects in the energy distribution sector? Join us as a Power Distribution Engineerand be part of a dynamic team that makes a real impact!
What You'll Do: - Design Engineering: Produce innovative engineering designs for energy distribution projects.
- Project Management: Prepare forestry trimming requests, facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition, develop BOMs, estimate costs, and more.
- Support Major Projects: Work on major distribution projects for the utility industry using CAD for drafting/design work and ArcFM.
- Leadership Projects: Engage in projects related to electric power distribution and leadership, specifically make-ready and smart antenna.
- Construction Support: Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all standards are met.
- Site Inspections: Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office to perform engineering design work.
Skills & Qualifications: - Education: B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 0-1 year of experience or basic knowledge in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, utility standards, design software packages, and general construction knowledge.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation/initiative, and a desire to learn.
- Communication: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.
- Analytical Competence: Ability to interact with a variety of individuals, including engineers and experienced distribution system designers.
Work Environment: - Office Environment: 40 hours per week, with some overtime depending on deliverables (must be approved by leadership).
- Dress Code: Business casual.
- Travel: The role may require 5-10% travel.
Why Join Us? - Innovative Projects: Work on exciting and impactful projects.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- Dynamic Team: Collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive professionals.
- Flexible Work Environment: Potential for a hybrid schedule after 6 months.
- If you're passionate about engineering and eager to start your career, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.00/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 The Woodlands,TX.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 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.
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Job Tags
Temporary work, Casual work, Flexible hours,