Distribution Designer

Position Summary:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

This position will provide distribution design for overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems from 4kV through 69kV. You will handle design activities, including quality reviews of the design, monitor and maintain project schedules, report changes that affect the schedule and budget, identify risks that may affect schedule and costs, and present opportunities to improve the design and construction of distribution projects. You will also mentor lower level designers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design overhead and/or underground distribution facilities.

• Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, bills of material, and any other required documents for construction.

• Apply client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, procedures, and industry standards in preparing the design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.

• Perform distribution system design calculations.

• Prepare and oversee preparation of design documents for construction, including plan and profiles, structure loadings, design details, trench and conduit drawings, and equipment specifications.

• Communicate with client and engineers on system requirements and identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.

• Acquire field data as necessary, and work with field surveying to prepare appropriate design.

• Promote and perform quality reviews of design to ensure design quality, compliance with client design standards, safety requirements, and good industry practices.

• Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates.

Education and Experience Requirements

Zero to five years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in consulting or utility environment responsible for delivery of design and construction packages

Zero to five years of experience of electrical design experience using Microstation or AutoCAD

Zero to five years of experience of a distribution design software or PLS-CADD/PLS-Pole

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or education

Requisite Abilities and Skills

Demonstrate ability to develop wiring diagrams and cable/conduit tables from schematics

Familiarity knowledge of one-line drawings, three-line electrical drawings, fuse and circuit breaker coordination

Basic understanding of design practices and engineering systems

Strong written and verbal communication

Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary

Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership role

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.