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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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Distribution Engineer I role supports the design and delivery of electric power distribution systems. You will contribute to grid-hardening, make-ready, and distribution design projects while developing technical skills in power distribution engineering.

• Develop and update electric power distribution designs to support grid hardening and system reliability initiatives.
• Support make-ready engineering activities so distribution infrastructure can accommodate new or modified loads and equipment.
• Prepare, review, and refine distribution design drawings and documentation per engineering standards and utility requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and project team members from concept through implementation to support power delivery projects.
• Use distribution engineering tools such as Katapult, PoleForeman, and GDT for design, modelling, and analysis when applicable.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient distribution solutions.
• Maintain accurate project records and design files to support tracking, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the electric distribution industry.

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Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in distribution design or power delivery (the role is suitable for candidates with ~0–3 years of relevant experience; candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus ~1 year of related experience are encouraged to apply).
• Foundational knowledge of power distribution and power delivery concepts.
• Ability to support electrical design activities for distribution systems.
• Strong motivation to develop a long-term career in electric distribution engineering.
• Familiarity with distribution engineering tools (Katapult preferred; experience with PoleForeman and GDT is a plus).

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Additional Skills & Preferences

• Associate’s degree with 1–2 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with ~1 year experience, is acceptable.
• Experience or coursework demonstrating practical application of engineering principles to distribution systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to maintain accurate design files.
• Good communication and teamwork skills—ability to work closely with engineers and project staff.
• Willingness to learn utility-specific workflows and software.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a fully onsite, office-based position with a standard 40-hour, Monday–Friday schedule.
• Contract-to-hire arrangement based in Custom House, LA. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Custom House, LA.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour (contract-to-hire). Final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary 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. Benefit eligibility may vary by classification and length of employment.

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Compliance & Notes

• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for roles based in Louisiana. Applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
• Where the original posting contained inconsistent formatting for experience requirements, Careertakes has clarified this listing for entry-level candidates (see Qualifications above). If you have questions about requirements or reasonable accommodations, contact Careertakes.
• Use of AI: Careertakes and our client may use AI tools to assist with screening; final hiring decisions are made by people.

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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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