Distribution Designer

Job Title: Distribution Designer

Job Description

The role of Distribution Designer involves acquiring a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), national engineering standards, utility construction standards, and best industry engineering practices. The position requires a broad understanding of engineering disciplines, including design and constructability as applied to construction methods and materials, along with the economics involved. The role involves maintaining production and quality of projects, including managing field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, various departmental reports and databases as per departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 collect data for input into database software as necessary.
• 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 maintain pad-mount equipment.
• Present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations, communicate well in writing, and utilize proper ethics with email and telephone communications.
• Keep supervisors and coworkers informed by sharing complete and accurate information with others.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with distribution drafting/design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation or similar drafting software.
• Knowledge of distribution design, power distribution, MicroStation, drafting, power delivery, utility design, and distribution engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree minimum is preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of CAD software.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Possession of a reliable vehicle and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Work Environment

This position begins with a remote work setup, requiring field visits approximately 25% of the time. There are plans to establish an office in the Greater Allentown Area, after which the role will transition to a hybrid schedule.

This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, PA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $43.00/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 Lancaster,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.