Job Title: Distribution DesignerJob Description This role involves providing distribution design for overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 69kV. The position requires engaging in design activities, conducting quality reviews, monitoring project schedules, and identifying risks that could impact the schedule and budget. Additionally, the designer will present opportunities for improving the design and construction of distribution projects and mentor junior designers. Responsibilities + Design overhead and/or underground distribution facilities. + Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, bills of material, and other required construction documents. + Apply applicable standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and industry standards in preparing designs. + 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 clients and engineers on system requirements and identify the Right of Way for proposed equipment. + Acquire field data as necessary and work with field surveying to prepare appropriate designs. + Promote and perform quality reviews of designs to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and good industry practices. + Check and validate project drawings and those of peers. Essential Skills + One or more years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in a consulting or utility environment. + One or more years of experience in electrical design using AutoCAD. + One or more years of experience with distribution design software. + 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. Work Environment The role requires the use of technologies like CAD software and involves working closely with field surveying teams. The work will be conducted in an environment that emphasizes design quality, compliance with safety standards, and good industry practices. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr. 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .
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Distribution Designer