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, distribution design services for electric utilities (Energy & Utilities).

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 Engineer I role supports distribution design projects for utility and non-utility customers. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Work on engineering design and permitting for distribution projects.
• Assist with project management, negotiations, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Serve as a point of contact for low- to mid-complexity projects.
• Perform data analysis and basic engineering tasks to complete assignments.
• Execute basic engineering calculations required for designs.
• Collect and evaluate data to recommend courses of action.
• Support senior engineers on larger, complex projects.
• Contribute to policies, training, and internal support material.
• Prepare communications and presentations; run or participate in meetings.
• Support research, development, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in regular team meetings and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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What We’re Looking For (Required)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common desktop applications.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Customer-facing skills for responding to routine inquiries.
• Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and trustworthy with discretion handling business information.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% (overnight travel may be required).

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Preferred (Not Required)

• Basic understanding of electrical and power engineering theory.
• Programming experience (Python, C++, MATLAB, Automation in Access/Excel).
• Experience with circuit analysis and distribution modeling tools (CYME, Synergi, Milsoft, PSCAD, etc.).

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Location & Work Model

• Hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC (primary work location). Remote or hybrid scheduling will be coordinated by the Confidential Client according to team needs.
• Travel: up to ~5% as noted above.

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated base pay: $79,033 per year (estimated). Final pay and benefits will be communicated by the Confidential Client and may vary based on experience and local regulations.

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Career Path & Why Join

• This is an entry-level Engineer I role with clear progression into higher engineering levels and technical skill development.
• You’ll gain hands-on exposure to distribution design projects (infrastructure upgrades, distributed generation interconnects, solar/battery/microgrid work, system hardening, etc.) and work closely with experienced engineers supporting electric utility clients.

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Legal & Accessibility

• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Offers may be contingent on background checks or other pre-employment screening as allowed by law.

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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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