Distribution Designer (Entry Level)
The Distribution Designer role involves designing and supporting electric power distribution systems, focusing on grid hardening and make-ready projects within the power delivery industry. This entry-level position requires collaboration with engineering teams, use of industry-standard design tools like GDT, and offers opportunities for professional growth and skill development in distribution engineering. The role is office-based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and emphasizes continuous improvement and quality in distribution design deliverables.
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, a company in the power delivery and electric distribution engineering industry.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position summary
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry‑Level Distribution Designer to support electric distribution system design and make‑ready/grid‑hardening projects. This is a contract‑to‑hire, onsite role in West Palm Beach, FL. You'll work with engineering teams, use industry design tools (e.g., GDT, Katapult, PoleForeman), and develop practical distribution design skills.
What You’ll Do
- Design and support electric distribution systems for grid hardening, make‑ready, and related power delivery initiatives.
- Prepare and update distribution design documentation to meet engineering standards and project requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and field staff to translate engineering data and field information into accurate design deliverables.
- Use distribution design software (GDT, Katapult, PoleForeman or similar) to support planning, analysis, and execution.
- Assist with review and interpretation of system requirements, pole loading, and other technical inputs.
- Support continuous improvement of design workflows and contribute to quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take direction, and grow technical expertise in distribution engineering.
Essential Qualifications
- Entry level to early career candidates welcome; the role accepts candidates with ~1 year of relevant experience if holding a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of power distribution and power delivery concepts.
- Basic familiarity with distribution design tools and a strong desire to learn organization‑specific applications (GDT preferred).
- Strong attention to detail, ability to follow engineering standards, and good communication skills for team collaboration.
- Willingness to work onsite full time and commit to a career path in electric distribution engineering.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Experience or coursework related to distribution design, pole loading analysis, or utility make‑ready projects.
- Exposure to GDT (Entergy software), Katapult, PoleForeman, or equivalent distribution design tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred for candidates with limited experience.
- Interest in advancing technical knowledge and professional development in the power delivery industry.
Work Environment & Schedule
- This is an onsite, office‑based role in West Palm Beach, FL. Typical schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
- You will collaborate in a team environment and use industry design and analysis tools on standard office hardware/software.
Job Type & Location
- Contract to Hire — onsite in West Palm Beach, FL.
Pay & Benefits
- Pay range: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour.
- Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), voluntary life/AD&D, short/long‑term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off. Benefits eligibility and details vary by role and tenure.
Application timeline
- This posting is anticipated to remain open through Nov 12, 2026. Careertakes may surface matched opportunities to applicants who apply.
Reasonable Accommodation
Careertakes and our client will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Careertakes.
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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