About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This Distribution Design Engineer I (entry-level) role supports the planning, engineering, and design of electric distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery. Typical responsibilities include:

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Determine need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure while balancing economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability requirements.
• Develop work packages for overhead distribution, underground residential distribution (URD), and underground cable and conduit systems.
• Perform field engineering to gather project requirements, verify existing conditions, and identify conflicting utilities or site constraints.
• Conduct engineering and design calculations using established procedures, standards, and applicable codes.
• Produce and update distribution design drawings and documentation using CAD and design tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalents).
• Assist with distribution equipment design tasks involving voltage, transformers, and related components.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Design considered).
• An Associate degree plus extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a BS.
• Relevant experience with an electric utility or electric-utility-focused consulting firm performing distribution design work.
• Experience using CAD tools for engineering design such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles as applied to power distribution and power delivery.
• Ability to apply engineering theories and principles within a focused technical domain to develop practical design solutions.
• Comfortable working in both field and office (or remote) settings, including site visits and field inspections.
• Must live within a 40-minute radius of West Branch, IA.

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Work Environment & Travel

• Hybrid role: approximately 70% work-from-home and 30% field activities within an assigned territory based around West Branch, IA.
• Field activities include visiting utility sites, walking on unpaved surfaces for distances up to ~2 miles, and lifting up to 20 pounds when collecting data and verifying conditions.
• Use modern engineering and CAD tools to develop power delivery designs and documentation.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $29.00 per hour.
• Final individual compensation will depend on experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options where available)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance for employee and dependents
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

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Contract Details & Important Dates

• Employment type: Contract (CONTRACTOR)
• Location (workplace): Based out of West Branch, IA — hybrid.
• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 19, 2026.

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About the Confidential Client

Our client is a leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions, providing design and consulting services that support critical infrastructure and advanced engineering initiatives. They partner with utilities and industry clients to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant power-distribution systems.

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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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