Distribution Designer (Entry Level)
The Distribution Designer role involves designing and supporting electric power distribution systems to enhance grid reliability and support make-ready projects. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams, use of specialized distribution software, and adherence to utility standards, offering growth opportunities in electric distribution engineering within a professional office environment in New Orleans.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering (Power Delivery / Utilities).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Distribution Designer will support the design and documentation of electric power distribution systems that improve grid reliability and support make-ready and grid-hardening projects. You will work on distribution design drawings, use industry tools for modeling and analysis, and collaborate with engineers and project teams through design and implementation.
- Develop and update electric distribution designs to support grid hardening and system reliability initiatives
- Support make-ready engineering to ensure infrastructure can accommodate new or modified equipment and loads
- Prepare, review, and refine distribution design drawings and documentation to meet engineering standards and utility requirements
- Use distribution engineering tools (Katapult, PoleForeman, GDT) to model, analyze, and produce design deliverables
- Maintain accurate project records and design files for project tracking and regulatory/client needs
- Coordinate with engineers and project staff to help move projects from concept through implementation
- Learn and apply engineering principles to deliver safe, efficient power distribution solutions
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Associate’s degree plus 1–2 years’ relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with ~1 year of related experience (strong interest in learning accepted)
- Foundational knowledge of power distribution and power delivery concepts
- Experience or exposure to electric distribution work, grid hardening, or make-ready projects preferred
- Familiarity with distribution design tools such as Katapult; experience with PoleForeman or GDT is a plus
- Strong willingness to learn, adapt, and develop a long-term career in electric distribution engineering
- Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project documentation
Additional Skills & Preferences
- Experience with pole loading calculations and distribution design workflows
- Basic understanding of utility design standards and regulatory requirements
- Good communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with engineers and project teams
- Motivated, safety-focused mindset and commitment to quality design work
Work Environment & Employment Type
This is a full-time, office-based Contract-to-Hire position. Typical schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. You will work onsite in Custom House, LA, using distribution engineering and design software while collaborating closely with engineering staff.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour (contract-to-hire). Final offer within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this role may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k); short- and long-term disability; voluntary life & AD&D; Health Savings Account (HSA); paid time off and holidays; employee assistance programs; and other applicable benefits based on eligibility.
Location
Onsite in Custom House, LA, United States. This role is not remote.
Confidentiality & Employer
Company name has been replaced with Confidential Client for this posting. Careertakes manages candidate matching and the application process as a third-party recruiting platform on behalf of our client in the Engineering (Power Delivery / Utilities) industry.
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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