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Job Title: Distribution DesignerJob Description

This position will provide distribution design for overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems from 4kV through 69kV. The role involves design activities, including quality reviews of the design, monitoring and maintaining project schedules, reporting changes that affect the schedule and budget, identifying risks that may affect schedule and costs, and presenting opportunities to improve the design and construction of distribution projects. Additionally, the position includes mentoring lower-level designers.

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

• Communicate with clients and engineers on system requirements, 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 designs to ensure design quality, compliance with client design standards, safety requirements, and good industry practices.

• Mentor less experienced designers.

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

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Distribution Design.

Essential Skills

• Five years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in a consulting or utility environment responsible for the delivery of design and construction packages.

• Five years of experience in electrical design using Microstation or AutoCAD.

• Five years of experience with 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microstation, AutoCAD, and distribution design software.

• Strong understanding of overhead and underground distribution design from 4kV to 69kV.

• Experience in preparing design documents for construction, including plan and profiles, structure loadings, design details, trench and conduit drawings, and equipment specifications.

Work Environment

This position can be remote, allowing for flexibility and comfort in your work environment.

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.