Job Title: Utility Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Utility Design Engineer to join our team in Livonia. This role involves designing power distribution infrastructure, ensuring compliance with quality, time, and budget constraints. You will be responsible for executing work orders, applying design guidelines, and performing permitting and easement duties.

Responsibilities

• Execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-use and general distribution design, applying established design guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Conduct pole loading analysis, field data review, data entry, and other related tasks to complete design and construction prints.
• Use Open Utilities software for the design portion, which is based on Microstation/Autocad.
• Utilize PoleForeman software for pole loading and analysis to support design and construction of overhead distribution systems.
• Develop detailed design prints using CAD software.
• Ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Codes (NESC) to prevent interference between third-party attachments and electrical utility components.

Essential Skills

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or direct experience in utility design, distribution, Make Ready, or Joint Use work.
• Experience with Microstation, Autocad, or similar design software.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure, pole installation, clearances, transformers, distribution lines, and down guys.
• Familiarity with ESRI or ArcGIS software mapping tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLS-CAD, O-Calc, or similar software.
• Understanding of National Electric Safety Codes (NESC).
• Ability to develop detailed designs using CAD software such as Bentley, Microstation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Solidworks.
• Previous experience in communication company work related to utility design is a plus.

Work Environment

The role requires daily reporting to the office in Livonia, with potential flexibility for a hybrid work schedule once consistent quality is demonstrated. The company is moving into a new, state-of-the-art facility to accommodate growth. There are opportunities for career advancement into leadership or project management roles based on performance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belleville,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

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.

Salary : $25 - $40