About Careertakes

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

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Distribution Designer on a Contract-to-Hire basis in New Orleans, LA. This onsite, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) supports grid hardening and distribution design projects in the electric power delivery space. Compensation is $30.00–$33.00 per hour.

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What you’ll do

This entry-level role focuses on distribution design tasks that support system reliability and grid hardening projects.

• Support grid hardening and make-ready distribution projects
• Produce distribution design deliverables and coordinate with engineering teams
• Assist with power distribution analysis and drafting of construction packages
• Use utility tools and software to prepare designs and documentation
• Communicate with internal teams to meet project schedules and quality standards

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Essential skills & experience

• 0–3 years in Distribution Design or Electrical Distribution Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent); open to candidates with 0–1 years who are motivated to learn
• Familiarity with electric distribution concepts and power delivery systems
• Comfortable working onsite in New Orleans, LA

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Preferred tools & technical skills

• Experience or willingness to learn Katapult, Poleforeman, and GDT (Entergy software)
• Basic competency with CAD/GIS or distribution-drafting tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow engineering standards
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

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Work environment & schedule

• Onsite, office-based role in New Orleans, LA
• 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday
• Contract-to-hire engagement; opportunities for professional growth and training
• May require occasional travel or field visits as project needs dictate

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Pay & benefits

• Pay range: $30.00–$33.00 per hour. Final hourly rate depends on experience, qualifications, and other lawful factors.
• If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), HSA, voluntary life and AD&D, short/long-term disability, employee assistance program, and PTO. Benefit availability and eligibility depend on job classification and length of employment.

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Job type & location

• Employment type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire) — Full time
• Workplace: Fully onsite in New Orleans, LA

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Compliance & accommodations

Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal and state employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact Careertakes if you need an accommodation during the hiring process.

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About the client

Confidential Client is an engineering-focused organization hiring for distribution design and power delivery work. This opportunity is with a client operating in the Engineering industry; candidate onboarding and employment will be conducted by the client.

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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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