About Careertakes

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Who We're Looking For

Confidential Client seeks an early-career Electrical Engineer with a clear interest in utility distribution engineering. The right candidate will be eager to learn, collaborate with technical leads, and develop practical skills in distribution design and field support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Foundational understanding of power distribution systems (4 kV–138 kV)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with engineering calculations: pole loading, guying, conductor sag/tension, voltage drop
• Experience or coursework using AutoCAD, GIS (ArcGIS, GE Smallworld) or other utility design tools is a plus
• Interest in learning utility design standards, permitting, and construction support

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Distribution Engineer role focuses on hands-on design support and field coordination for overhead and underground distribution projects.

• Design and develop work packages for overhead and underground distribution systems
• Perform engineering calculations (pole loading, guying, sag/tension, voltage drop)
• Produce designs using AutoCAD and GIS platforms; use utility-specific design software as needed
• Conduct field visits to collect project data and inspect existing infrastructure
• Prepare permitting documentation, easements, and right-of-way materials
• Support construction by answering technical questions and reviewing field changes
• Participate in outage investigations and root-cause analysis
• Coordinate with project teams, field crews, utilities, and stakeholders to deliver safe, code-compliant designs
• Learn and apply utility engineering and construction standards

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Contract-to-hire, full-time role based out of Greenville, SC
• Initial in-office training and onboarding for approximately six months; a hybrid schedule may be available afterward depending on business needs
• Primarily office-based engineering work (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GE Smallworld, Bentley Expert Designer) with ~10% field work (site visits, inspections, occasional storm response)
• Collaborative, safety-focused environment with structured mentorship and training

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 per hour
• Actual compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), transportation benefits
  • Employee assistance program, PTO/vacation/sick leave (as applicable)

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Long-Term Opportunity

This role is designed to develop practical utility engineering expertise. Engineers who succeed will gain experience in distribution design, field operations, permitting, construction support, GIS, and project coordination — with opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility and leadership as skills progress.

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Contract & Location Details

• Employment type: Contract (Contract-to-hire), Full time
• Workplace: Onsite in Greenville, SC (initial in-office training; hybrid may be possible later)
• Industry: Engineering

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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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