About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Distribution Design Engineer I role supports planning, engineering, and designing electric distribution systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to develop design packages, perform field engineering, and support post-construction reviews for overhead and underground distribution projects.

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Determine need, sizing, location, and timing for distribution infrastructure while balancing economic, environmental, regulatory, and reliability constraints.
• Prepare work packages for overhead distribution, underground residential distribution (URD), and underground cable and conduit systems.
• Perform field engineering: collect project requirements, verify site conditions, and identify utility conflicts or constraints.
• Conduct engineering and design calculations using company procedures, applicable codes, and standards (e.g., NESC where applicable).
• Create and update distribution drawings and documentation using CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent).
• Support post-construction reviews to verify that deliverables meet requirements and to identify lessons learned.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external utility clients to resolve design issues and align on project goals.
• Communicate technical facts and basic analyses clearly with peers, team members, and client representatives.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers; perform routine problem solving within defined scope.
• Support administrative tasks related to design packages, field inspections, and project documentation.
• Maintain professional communication, dress, and demeanor in client-facing interactions.

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Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Design considered).
• An Associate degree in a related technical field plus significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with or for an electric utility or utility-focused engineering/consulting firm is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience with CAD design tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation (or similar).
• Foundational knowledge of electrical/engineering principles as they apply to distribution and power delivery.
• Comfortable working in both office/remote settings and in the field (site visits and inspections).
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and walk up to 2 miles on unpaved surfaces during fieldwork.
• Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work collaboratively on diverse teams.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to follow established engineering procedures and standards.
• Must live within a 40-minute radius of Comstock, MI.

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Preferred / Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related engineering discipline.
• Direct experience with power delivery projects—overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes applicable to distribution (voltage considerations, NESC-related practices).
• Experience supporting utility, generation, or industrial clients on distribution or power delivery programs.
• Interest in career growth with potential to advance to technical lead roles.
• Willingness to support projects across related utility disciplines (generation, substations, transmission, and distribution).

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Work Environment

• Hybrid role: approximately 70% remote/office-based design work and 30% field activities within an assigned territory in Michigan.
• Field activities include site visits, data collection, walking on unpaved surfaces, and limited lifting.
• Use modern engineering/design tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar) to produce design drawings and documentation.
• The organization emphasizes safety, professional client engagement, and career development within a large power delivery engineering team.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Contract position.
• Pay: $29.00 per hour.
• Benefits (eligibility may vary by classification and length of assignment) may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k); life and disability insurance options; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and time off/leave per program rules.

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: FULL_TIME (Contract).
• Job location: Comstock, MI (hybrid: remote + field).
• Application deadline (as provided): 2026-10-28.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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