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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Distribution Design Engineering I role focuses on planning, engineering, and designing electric distribution systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery. You will help determine the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure while balancing economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability requirements.

• Plan, engineer, and design electric distribution systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Determine need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure while considering economic, environmental, social, regulatory, and reliability constraints.
• 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 tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent).
• Assist with power distribution design tasks involving voltage considerations, transformer selection, and related distribution equipment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and field crews to support timely project delivery.

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Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Design considered).
• An Associate degree in a related technical field plus substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a BS.
• Relevant experience with an electric utility or utility consulting firm performing distribution design engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar).
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering principles related to power distribution and power delivery.
• Ability to apply basic engineering theories, concepts, and principles within a defined technical domain to develop practical design solutions.
• Comfortable working in both office (or remote) and field settings; able to perform site visits and field inspections.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to document designs and field findings clearly.
• Must live within a 40-minute radius of Cadillac, Big Rapids, or Ludington, MI.

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Work Environment & Schedule

This is a hybrid role with approximately 70% remote/office-based work and about 30% field activities within an assigned territory in Michigan. Field work includes visiting utility sites, walking on unpaved surfaces for up to 2 miles, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds while collecting data and verifying existing conditions. You will use modern engineering and design tools to create distribution designs and supporting documentation.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract position
• Based out of Cadillac, MI (hybrid; territory-based field work in Michigan)
• Employment type: CONTRACTOR

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $29.00 per hour
• The exact compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this contract role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance options
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off (PTO, vacation, sick leave) — eligibility may depend on job classification and length of assignment

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About Our Client

This opportunity is posted on behalf of a confidential client operating in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. The client seeks candidates who are motivated to start a career in power distribution design and grow technical capabilities in a utility-focused engineering environment.

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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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