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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Distribution Engineer I to join their engineering team in New Orleans, LA. This is a Contract-to-Hire, full-time, onsite role supporting electric power distribution design and implementation work — including grid hardening and make-ready projects. The position provides hands-on experience with utility distribution design tools and a clear path for professional growth within the power delivery industry.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated early-career engineer or technician to support distribution design projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and update electric power distribution designs to support grid hardening and reliability initiatives
• Support make-ready engineering tasks to ensure distribution 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 (for example Katapult, PoleForeman, GDT) for design, modeling, and analysis where applicable
• Apply sound engineering principles to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective distribution solutions
• Maintain accurate project records, design files, and documentation to support project tracking and compliance
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in electric distribution engineering

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications to be considered:

• 0–2 years of experience in distribution design or distribution engineering, or related electrical/power delivery experience
• Foundational knowledge of power distribution concepts and distribution system design
• Ability to support routine electrical distribution design activities and create technical drawings/documentation
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn distribution-specific software (Katapult, PoleForeman, GDT)
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary project teams
• For candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline: 0–1 years of relevant experience is acceptable

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Preferred / Additional Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field
• Experience or exposure to pole loading tools (PoleForeman) and utility-specific CAD/GIS systems
• Interest in long-term career development within the power utilities and distribution engineering space
• Demonstrated curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new engineering tools and standards

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Work Environment

• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday — fully onsite in New Orleans, LA
• Office-based role with regular collaboration with engineers, designers, and project managers
• Use of distribution engineering and design software as part of day-to-day duties
• Opportunity for mentorship, training, and career advancement within the power delivery industry

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour (Contract-to-Hire). Final offer will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off (PTO), subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Full time (Onsite)
• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Application deadline (as posted): Nov 4, 2026

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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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