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, Engineering — Power Distribution.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Location & Role Type

This is an on-site Distribution Engineer position based in Reform, AL. Candidates located in the Tuscaloosa / Northport area or willing to relocate are encouraged to apply. No per diem is provided.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, model, and plan electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground power lines
• Optimize distribution network performance for reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Perform technical analyses such as load flow, fault studies, and voltage drop calculations
• Manage projects from planning through implementation and closeout, tracking schedule and budget
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades, replacements, and preventative maintenance
• Ensure designs and operations comply with safety protocols, industry standards, and environmental regulations
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of designs and installations; maintain accurate drawings and documentation
• Collaborate with engineers, field technicians, and project managers to meet project milestones
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers as needed

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Open to early-career candidates (entry-level) up to engineers with 5–10 years of relevant experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; experience with load flow and fault analysis preferred
• Project management skills including planning, budgeting, and execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on safety and quality
• Willingness to work on-site in Reform, AL and to travel locally as projects require

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with distribution system design software and modeling tools
• Familiarity with industry standards and utility regulations related to power distribution
• Demonstrated experience optimizing distribution networks and managing medium-complexity projects
• Certifications or coursework in power systems, protection relays, or related areas

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated compensation: $84,284 per year (estimated)
• On-site role located in Reform, AL. Candidates should be local to the area or willing to relocate
• No per diem will be paid

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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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