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, Energy, Oil & Gas.

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 an entry-level Distribution Engineer position supporting power distribution design, analysis, and field activities for utility and infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the design and layout of overhead and underground power distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Perform load calculations, voltage‑drop analysis, and equipment sizing to support safe and reliable designs.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project reports following industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, field crews, and utility representatives to coordinate project execution.
• Conduct site visits to gather field data, verify existing conditions, and support construction activities when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety rules, and industry standards.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting to help meet timelines and resource needs.
• Use tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, and power‑system analysis software to model and refine distribution networks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying analytical problem‑solving to technical challenges.
• Learn proactively and adopt new methods and tools relevant to the power distribution field.

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What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical; Mechanical, Civil, or closely related disciplines considered).
• Foundational knowledge of power distribution principles and distribution system design.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication for documentation and team collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow in the power distribution / electrical engineering field.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD tools.
• Exposure to GIS and power system analysis programs (e.g., distribution load flow tools).
• Interest in working across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Experience or interest in participating in planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Willingness to perform field visits and work safely in construction/site environments.

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Work Environment

This position combines office engineering work with periodic onsite field visits. Typical hours follow standard business schedules, with project timelines affecting workload. Office attire is business casual; site visits require practical, safety‑appropriate clothing (PPE as required).

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Full time (CONTRACTOR, FULL_TIME)
• Workplace Type: Fully onsite in Huntersville, NC

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour. Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.
• Potential benefits (may depend on eligibility and classification): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short/long‑term disability; HSA; employee assistance program; paid time off. Benefit availability and specifics are determined by the employer and may change.

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Additional Hiring Notes

• This role will be filled by the Confidential Client (via Careertakes). Careertakes may use screening tools (including AI-assisted tools) to help review applications; final hiring decisions are made by people.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please request it through the Careertakes platform so we can coordinate with our 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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.