About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Distribution Engineer to design, plan, optimize, and support the maintenance of electric distribution systems in Reform, AL. This opening may be filled at an Entry-Level Engineer or Engineer II (Experienced) level depending on the candidate’s background.

• Estimated pay: $75,744 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Reform, AL (onsite / candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Reform area)

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What You’ll Do

• Design and plan electrical distribution systems and power lines.
• Support distribution system upgrades, replacements, and maintenance projects.
• Perform technical analyses such as:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Fault analysis
  • Voltage drop calculations
• Optimize distribution networks for reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage distribution projects from planning and design through implementation.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, records, and project documentation.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of distribution system designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, field technicians, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for field activities and customer-related distribution issues.
• Promote safe work practices and support reliable system operations.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and field teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Reform, AL area.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric utility or distribution system design.
• Knowledge of distribution system design software and engineering tools (e.g., load-flow / power-system analysis tools).
• Familiarity with utility industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Experience performing load flow, fault, or voltage-drop studies.
• Previous power delivery, utility, or field engineering experience.

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Experience Level

This role may be filled at either level depending on qualifications:

• Entry-Level Engineer: Recent engineering graduate or candidate with limited related experience.
• Experienced Distribution Engineer / Engineer II: Approximately 5–10 years of relevant distribution engineering experience.

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Key Skills & Keywords

• Distribution Engineering
• Electric Utility
• Power Distribution
• Distribution Design
• Load Flow & Fault Analysis
• Voltage Drop Calculations
• Project Management
• System Reliability
• Quality Assurance
• Construction Support & Safety

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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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