Job Title: Distribution Designer

Job Description

As a Distribution Designer, you will acquire a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), national engineering standards, utility construction standards, and best industry engineering practices. You will also gain broad knowledge of various engineering disciplines and maintain the production and quality of projects, including field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and quality of projects, including field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, and databases.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, including system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.
• Perform field data collection using laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS, and other electronic devices to input data into database software.
• Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, and inspect and perform maintenance on pad-mounted equipment.
• Present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations and communicate well in writing and orally.
• Keep supervisors and coworkers informed by sharing complete and accurate information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Thorough knowledge of practices and procedures in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Protective Relaying, Transmission Design, Substation Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Surveying, GIS and Mapping, CADD.
• Experience with distribution design, pole attachments, AutoCAD, GIS, and utility design.
• Ability to perform detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems, including preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates.
• Analytical competence to interact with a variety of individuals, including engineers and experienced distribution system designers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline preferred.
• Entry-level experience with an Associate's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1 years of electric utility or telecommunications field experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar programs preferred.
• Proficient use of engineering software preferred.
• Clear and valid driver's license required.
• Overnight travel to surrounding utility territory is expected.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based with an opportunity for flex hours once trained. You will also have the opportunity to work from home two days a week upon completion of training and at the discretion of the supervisor. Benefits available for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and time off/leave.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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:

• 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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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 - $28