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Distribution Engineer

Posted on: Nov 12, 2026

Sterling Engineering Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Salary: $40 per hour
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Distribution Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Charlotte North Carolina United States

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Job Description

Distribution Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC (9711 Southern Pine Blvd., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273)
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (2 Openings)
Compensation: $28–$40/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, In Office

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and employee ownership (ESOP).

Position Overview

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Distribution Engineer in Charlotte, NC. This is an opportunity to support electric utility distribution projects focused on planning, design, and implementation of power distribution systems throughout the North Carolina service area.

The engineer will contribute to system reliability, infrastructure upgrades, new customer connections, and grid modernization initiatives. This role offers exposure to overhead and underground distribution design, utility infrastructure improvements, and projects supporting a major electric utility.

Job Duties

Design and develop overhead and underground electric distribution systems (typically 4 kV–35 kV).
Prepare construction work packages, including staking sheets, material lists, cost estimates, and engineering drawings.
Perform distribution system studies, including voltage drop, load flow, fault current, and coordination.
Support new service installations, system upgrades, and reliability improvement projects.
Ensure designs comply with NESC, NEC, utility standards, and applicable local and state regulations.
Coordinate with internal teams, including planning, operations, and protection and control, as well as external stakeholders such as municipalities, contractors, and developers.
Review contractor designs and construction activities.
Support storm hardening, underground conversion, and grid modernization initiatives.
Participate in field visits, inspections, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
Provide technical support during outage restoration efforts when required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
0–10 years of electric distribution design experience through a utility or engineering consultant.
Experience with overhead and underground electric distribution design.
Familiarity with 2D design software.
Knowledge of NESC, NEC, and applicable North Carolina utility regulations.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Working knowledge of GIS platforms and SAP or similar asset management systems preferred.
PE license or ability to obtain licensure is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Position Details

Posted:

Nov 12, 2026

Reference Number:

78ecd01e

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$40 per hour

City:

Charlotte

Job Origin:

ziprecruiter

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