Entry Level Engineer

Actalent • Sparta, MI • 2h ago

Job Title: Entry Level Distribution Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Distribution Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in connecting new homes and commercial businesses to the energy grid or upgrading existing connections. This position offers a blend of fieldwork and remote work, allowing you to apply your engineering skills in both hands-on and design capacities.

Responsibilities

Conduct fieldwork to gather necessary data, including taking notes, pictures, and measurements to create comprehensive work packages.

Develop electrical drawings and perform electrical analysis to determine required materials for site projects.

Execute engineering calculations such as structural analysis of poles, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices.

Create a Bill of Materials (BOM) using the SAP software system.

Collaborate with utility companies to ensure the successful implementation of the electrical work package by their field installation team.

Interact daily with supervisors, peer groups, and customers, presenting factual information and solving problems with professional concepts.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or an Associate's Degree with relevant experience.

0-2 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree.

Experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company.

Proficiency with CAD tools, such as AutoCAD and Microstation.

Ability to lift 20 pounds and walk up to 2 miles on unpaved surfaces.

Must provide own reliable transportation.

Live in or near Muskegon, Traverse City, Cadillac, Hamilton, Allegan, or Hastings, MI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).

Familiarity with PoleForeman, SAP, and Microstation.

Fundamentals of Engineering certification.

Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal.

Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively in teams.

Professional demeanor and positive attitude.

Work Environment

This position offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work. Field inspections constitute 10%-20% of your time, while 60%-80% will be dedicated to engineering and developing design packages. The remaining 10% involves administrative tasks and customer follow-up. You will work in a territory around Traverse City, MI. Additional Territories: Boyne City, Cadillac, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, North Grand Rapids, Sparta, Greenville, Lansing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparta, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/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 Sparta,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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