Entry Level Engineer

Actively seeking a entry level engineer to support various activities related to the design and construction of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems. This position operates under the supervision of a technical lead and primarily handles projects ranging from 4kV to 138kV. These projects are mostly associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.

Comply with safety requirements and design and quality expectations.

Travel to sites for inspections and return to the office for engineering design work.

Perform engineering calculations like structural analysis for wood pole loading and guying calculations.

Specify conductor sags and tensions for recommended spans.

Calculate voltage drop and flicker.

Develop permitting documents for different Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews.

Conduct root cause analysis of outages and implement mitigation strategies using engineering principles.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

0-1 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Maximo.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $29.81 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following : - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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