Entry Level Engineer

Actalent • North Canton, OH • 11h ago

Job Title: Distribution Engineering I

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Engineer with a keen interest Power Distribution. This Engineer will support developing work packages for overhead, underground, URD, Make Ready, and street light projects. The successful candidate will utilize GIS and WMS systems such as GE Smallworld and Bentley Expert Designer. This role requires comfort in both field and office settings, with some field work necessary. The selected candidate will receive training in customer engineering and construction standards and will gain valuable experience in utility coordination and field engineering design requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 138kV, focusing on programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection, maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

Ensure compliance with client safety requirements and design and quality expectations.

Travel to sites as required, conduct inspections, and return to the office to perform engineering design work.

Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying calculations, specifying conductor sags and tensions, and calculating voltage drop and flicker.

Develop permitting documents for various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards are met.

Conduct root cause analysis of outages and apply engineering principles for mitigation.

Essential Skills

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or civil).

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

0-1 years of experience.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Work Environment

This position requires working primarily in an office environment with occasional fieldwork. Fieldwork will involve site inspections and the application of engineering design skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $29.81/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 North Canton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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.

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