Distribution Engineer

Distribution Engineer Lead Natural Gas Utility Projects While Enjoying 100% Remote Flexibility Are you an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of projects, mentor team members, and serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients? Join a growing engineering organization where you'll lead natural gas distribution design projects , collaborate directly with clients, and help shape the future of utility infrastructure, all while working in a fully remote environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys balancing technical design, project leadership, client interaction, and team development within a culture built on trust, flexibility, and long-term growth. What You'll Be Doing Project Leadership & Client Management Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients throughout the project lifecycle. Lead client meetings and provide project updates, forecasts, and performance reporting. Manage project scope, schedules, risks, resources, and workload distribution. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations. Engineering & Technical Oversight Lead natural gas distribution design projects from planning through construction release. Review and approve engineering designs, estimates, and construction packages. Perform final technical reviews and Approved for Construction (AFC) releases. Ensure all designs meet regulatory requirements, utility standards, and client specifications. Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor engineers, designers, and drafting personnel. Provide technical guidance, training, and support to team members. Monitor team performance and project KPIs to drive successful project execution. Help create a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and development. Design Coordination & Compliance Work closely with CAD and drafting teams to develop detailed design packages. Incorporate survey data, cross-sections, environmental requirements, and permitting needs into designs. Support permitting processes and regulatory approvals. Identify opportunities to improve workflows and increase operational efficiency. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Experience within the natural gas utility industry. Strong gas distribution design experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering design software. Knowledge of permitting and regulatory requirements. Experience working with survey plans and engineering layouts. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to manage project scope, schedules, resources, and risk. Preferred Experience Consulting engineering experience supporting utility clients. Client-facing project leadership experience. Utility infrastructure and gas pipeline design experience. Experience reviewing estimates and construction packages. Background mentoring engineers and design staff. Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives. Ability to lead projects in a highly collaborative remote environment. Why You'll Love This Opportunity ✅ 100% Remote Work Environment with flexibility to work where you're most productive. ✅ Excellent Work-Life Balance with a true 40-hour workweek and no expected overtime. ✅ High Level of Trust & Autonomy allowing you to manage your schedule while remaining accountable for results. ✅ Leadership Opportunities that allow you to mentor engineers and help shape team growth. ✅ Strong Client Exposure serving as the primary contact for high-impact utility projects. ✅ Collaborative & Supportive Culture focused on employee development and long-term success. ✅ Growing Organization with continued investment in utility, gas distribution, and transmission services. ✅ Employee Wellness Focus with programs designed to support professional and personal well-being. Work Environment Fully remote position with team members located across multiple states. Flexible start and end times based on your location. Core collaboration hours generally align with 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM business operations. Technology-driven environment that supports seamless communication and collaboration. Strong emphasis on accountability, flexibility, and employee wellness. No excessive overtime expectations, allowing employees to maintain healthy work-life balance. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to do more than design utility systems. You'll lead meaningful projects, build strong client relationships, mentor future engineers, and help deliver critical infrastructure that serves communities every day. If you're looking for a role that combines technical engineering, leadership, flexibility, and long-term career growth, this could be the next step in your career. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $54.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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