Remote Distribution Engineer

Actalent Engineering is seeking an experience Distribution Designer to join our team to work remotely supporting Midwest utilities.

This position will provide distribution design for overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems from 4kV through 69kV. They will assist in 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 presenting opportunities to improve the design and construction of distribution projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, 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, identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.

• Acquire field data as necessary, 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

• Build and maintain client relationships and support with business development with proposal, schedules, and estimates for future work.

• Will work under supervision of Designer II, Designer III, or Sr. Designer

Education and Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in the design of electric utility distribution systems in consulting or utility environment responsible for delivery of design and construction packages

• 2-5 years of experience of electrical design experience using Microstation or AutoCAD

• 2-5 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

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 for other accommodation options.