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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Distribution Designer to support power distribution infrastructure upgrades and storm-hardening projects in Greenville, SC. This hands-on engineering role focuses on structural and electrical calculations, distribution system design, drafting, and coordination with customers and stakeholders on projects such as cable replacement, overhead-to-underground transitions, reconductoring, and pole replacements.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering calculations: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault current calculations, and protective device coordination
• Design solutions for distribution upgrades and storm-hardening projects
• Produce and update technical drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD and other design tools
• Ensure designs comply with utility standards, codes, and regulations
• Coordinate with customers, developers, and internal teams to support project delivery

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Essential skills

• Basic understanding of engineering principles relevant to electric distribution systems
• Experience with drafting and engineering design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and familiarity with systems such as BOUD, Maximo, Smallworld, Bentley, and Microstation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders

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Additional skills & qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering (open to entry-level candidates)
• 2+ years of experience in the electric utility industry preferred
• Working knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems
• EIT or passage of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam preferred

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Work environment

This is a fully onsite, Contract-to-Hire position based in Greenville, SC. You will work from the client’s Greenville office on long-term distribution projects for a major utility. The role provides opportunities for growth and exposure to large-scale distribution and storm-hardening initiatives.

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Pay & benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Actual compensation offered will depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors
• Potential benefits (if eligible): medical, dental & vision; 401(k) with matching; ESOP; life insurance; short/long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; paid time off

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Job type & location

• Employment type: Contract to Hire — Full-time (CONTRACTOR + FULL_TIME)
• Workplace: Onsite in Greenville, SC

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Application timeline

This posting lists an anticipated closing date (per source) in early November 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

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Reasonable accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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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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