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.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to work on utility distribution projects that have real community impact. You'll split time between office design work and field visits, gain hands-on experience with GIS and CADD tools, and develop toward technical leadership while supporting grid modernization and reliability.

• Work on critical utility infrastructure projects
• Mix office-based design with field validation and data collection
• Learn and use industry-standard GIS and AutoCAD tools
• Opportunity for responsibility and growth in a collaborative team

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What You’ll Do

As a Distribution Designer (entry-level), you will develop and coordinate electrical distribution designs from concept through construction support and help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to specification.

• Prepare detailed distribution system designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Produce construction and engineering drawings using GIS and CADD platforms
• Support overhead and underground distribution projects for utility clients
• Interpret engineering standards and utility specifications to produce compliant designs
• Assist with engineering calculations, project evaluations, and material requisitions
• Coordinate schedules, equipment deliveries, and project communication with stakeholders
• Conduct field visits to gather data and validate designs
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and client contacts
• Provide guidance to designers/technicians on assigned tasks and act as lead on smaller projects

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What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience or exposure to utility power distribution design
• Solid understanding of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems
• Proficiency with GIS platforms (preferably Smallworld or GWD)
• Experience using AutoCAD and other CADD tools
• Background in an electric utility, engineering consulting firm, or related environment
• Ability to manage client interactions and support project coordination
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality deliverables
• Ability to follow engineering standards and established procedures
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and leadership potential

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience balancing office design work with field assignments
• Familiarity with electric utility design standards and construction practices
• Ability to support multiple projects and meet deadlines

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Work Environment

This position includes both office and field responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable with local travel for site visits and working with both digital and manual design tools.

• Conduct field visits to collect design data and evaluate infrastructure
• Collaborate across project teams and with client stakeholders
• Manage priorities across multiple projects
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company or personal vehicles for business use required

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Raleigh, NC (fully onsite).

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00 per hour. Actual pay within this range will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and location.

If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k) retirement plan options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off—subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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Workplace Type

Fully onsite in Raleigh, NC.

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Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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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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