Staff Distribution Engineer

Staff Distribution Engineer

Location: Bloomington, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $47.00 $53.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 10% client site visits within the Twin Cities area
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is an onsite position with no remote or hybrid option. This role is for a Distribution Engineer with 2 4 years of experience supporting the planning, design, and execution of electric utility infrastructure projects. The engineer works collaboratively with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, and construction personnel to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for electric distribution systems. The position is responsible for coordinating project activities, supporting engineering and design efforts, tracking schedules and budgets, and assisting with project execution from initial planning through construction and closeout. This role provides opportunities to develop both technical and project management skills while working on utility modernization, reliability, and capital improvement programs.

This position is designed for engineers seeking to develop into future project managers and technical leaders. Successful candidates will gain experience managing project scope, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting utility clients, and delivering capital improvement projects while building the skills necessary for advancement into senior engineering and project management roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of electric utility projects involving overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, utility personnel, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track project progress, deliverables, risks, and action items.
• Participate in client meetings and document key decisions and follow-up actions.
• Review engineering drawings, design packages, and technical documents for completeness and quality.
• Support construction activities by responding to field questions and assisting with issue resolution.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and support project planning and design.
• Assist with permitting, environmental reviews, easement coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support development of cost estimates, material forecasts, and project reports.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and construction teams to facilitate project implementation.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with status reporting and forecasting.
• Identify potential project risks and communicate concerns to project leadership.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Alternatively: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, plus successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Alternatively: Master's degree in Engineering.

Required Experience

• 2 4 years of engineering, utility, infrastructure, or consulting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred) for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience (consulting preferred) for candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience supporting electric utility or power delivery projects.
• Familiarity with utility standards and construction practices.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SAP, or project scheduling software.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, and budget management.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm operating in infrastructure engineering and utilities, with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the firm operates from 75 offices across the country and globally, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners and generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. What sets this organization apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model, which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance earning a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects, from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18334 Industry: Engineering

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