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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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Distribution Designer role focuses on designing and supporting electric power distribution systems for a Confidential Client in Oak Ridge North, TX. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and update electric power distribution designs to support grid hardening and system reliability initiatives.
• Support make-ready engineering activities to ensure infrastructure accommodates new or modified loads and equipment.
• Prepare, review, and refine distribution design drawings and documentation to meet engineering standards and utility requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams from concept through implementation.
• Use distribution engineering tools (e.g., Katapult, PoleForeman, GDT) for design, modeling, and analysis when applicable.
• Apply engineering principles for safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution solutions.
• Maintain accurate project records and design files for tracking and regulatory needs.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within electric distribution engineering.

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What We’re Looking For

Essential qualifications and attributes:

• Foundational knowledge of power distribution and power delivery concepts.
• Experience or exposure to distribution design, grid hardening, or make-ready projects (entry-level candidates with relevant coursework or internships considered).
• Ability to support electrical design activities for distribution systems.
• Willingness and motivation to develop a long-term career in electric distribution engineering.
• For candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering: ~1 year of relevant experience is acceptable.
• Associate’s degree plus 1–2 years’ experience is also acceptable.

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Preferred Tools & Additional Skills

• Familiarity with distribution engineering software such as Katapult.
• Experience using PoleForeman for pole loading and distribution design is a plus.
• Exposure to GDT or similar utility-specific software is beneficial.
• Strong documentation, organization, and teamwork skills.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a full-time, office-based Contract-to-Hire position in Oak Ridge North, TX (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday).
• Onsite collaboration with engineers and project staff; hands-on use of distribution engineering tools.
• Clear opportunities for training, career growth, and advancement within the power delivery field.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour. Final pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Possible benefits if eligible (subject to job classification and program terms): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; paid time off and holiday benefits.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Oak Ridge North, TX (onsite)
• Employment type: Full-time, Contract-to-Hire

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Reasonable Accommodations

Careertakes and our client are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@careertakes.ai.

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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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