Distribution Designer

Job Title: Entry Level Distribution Designer

Job Description

As an Entry Level Distribution Designer, you will be trained to develop design and construct work packages for electrical overhead distribution systems. You will review work provided by clients to assess scope requirements and conduct field work involving photos and measurements of specific sites or circuits. You will create designs using Open Utilities CAD system and perform energy analysis to ensure material selection meets site requirements. Additionally, you will create bills of materials (BOM) using SAP/Material Tracking Software and assist with obtaining necessary permits for utility lines. Your role will also include completing and submitting electrical construction packages for approval, using software like PoleForman or PLA/Pole Loading Analysis for structural analysis of wood poles, ensuring compliance with National Electric Safety Codes (NESC) in designs and material selection, collaborating with Quality Control approvers for necessary revisions, and communicating frequently with clients via email, phone, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• You will be trained to develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead distribution systems.
• Review work provided by clients to assess scope requirements.
• Conduct field work involving photos and measurements of specific sites or circuits.
• Create designs using Open Utilities CAD system.
• Perform energy analysis to ensure material selection meets site requirements.
• Create bills of materials (BOM) using SAP/Material Tracking Software.
• Assist with obtaining necessary permits for utility lines.
• Complete and submit electrical construction packages for approval.
• Use software like PoleForman or PLA/Pole Loading Analysis for structural analysis of wood poles.
• Ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Codes (NESC) in designs and material selection.
• Collaborate with Quality Control approvers for necessary revisions.
• Communicate frequently with clients via email, phone, and meetings.

Essential Skills

• Associates or Bachelors in an engineering field
• Experience with CAD systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience in Distribution Design (Low Voltage Design).
• Experience with relevant software including AutoCAD, PoleForman, DDS, MicroStation.

Work Environment

The work environment is hybrid, offering a blend of office and home settings. The Energy group in Pittsburgh is of a decent size, primarily focused on oil and gas, with plans to expand the Low Voltage Design team between Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to support specific projects. The role is based in the Pittsburgh, PA office.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with 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 actalentservices.com.

Salary : $27 - $40