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, Electrical Utility / Power Distribution.

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 role is for a Distribution Designer who supports overhead electric distribution projects that strengthen the client’s electrical grid. You will process field survey data, produce circuit drawings and construction documents, apply utility standards, and update GIS and project-management systems to reflect current conditions.

• Updates GIS and mapping systems to reflect current field conditions.
• Designs and processes construction work requests for overhead electric distribution using prescribed guidelines and utility standards.
• Prepares computer-assisted designs and generates construction drawings for QA and supervisory review.
• Produces distribution circuit designs and demonstrates a working understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts.
• Prepares pole boring documents, cost estimates, and other construction/maintenance paperwork with guidance.
• Tracks and updates design activities in the project management/work management system.
• Attends training to maintain design proficiency and stays current on client guideline changes.
• Participates in meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submits meeting notes for pre-construction, pre-engineering and pre-design stages.
• Assists with field survey data collection and verifying accuracy of maps and record drawings.
• Supports storm restoration activities (patrolling, extendo stick, production lead) as needed.
• Promotes and follows safety procedures both in office and field work.

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Qualifications

We welcome entry-level candidates and recent graduates. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent power distribution design/engineering experience required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD required.
• GIS experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients on design responsibilities.
• Flexible, adaptable to change, and able to ask appropriate questions to clarify work scope.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and teamwork.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Starting pay: Up to $30/hour for entry-level candidates (as stated by the client).
• Estimated annual salary (from source data): $53,843 per year — included for transparency.
• Contract-to-hire: 6-month contract followed by potential direct hire with the confidential client.
• Employment type: Contract (with conversion to Full-Time expected for successful hires).

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Location & Worksite

This position is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Candidates should be able to work on-site as required for field work, client meetings, and training. Travel to project sites and storm response work may be required.

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Why This Opportunity

• Structured training and advancement program — suitable for recent graduates and early-career designers.
• Hands-on experience with overhead electric distribution design using AutoCAD and GIS tools.
• Opportunity to join a utility-focused design team with clear path to direct hire after the contract period.

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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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