Distribution DesignerJob

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution facilities in accordance with utility standards and established construction practices.
• Support Make Ready and Joint-Use programs for fiber and telecommunications attachment projects.
• Utilize ArcFM, Maximo, and Pole Foreman/SPIDAcalc to create, update, and maintain distribution designs and associated documentation.
• Perform pole loading analysis and attachment evaluations to develop complete make-ready construction packages.
• Support distribution line upgrade projects, including reconductoring, capacity improvements, new customer connections, and feeder enhancements.
• Contribute to grid modernization initiatives, including distribution automation, smart grid technologies, automated recloser programs, and system reliability improvements.
• Assist with utility asset management programs, including pole replacement initiatives and aging infrastructure replacement efforts.
• Support grid hardening and resiliency projects, including overhead-to-underground conversions, system upgrades, and storm-hardening initiatives.
• Prepare detailed construction packages, material estimates, and work orders in alignment with utility standards.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, field personnel, utility stakeholders, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain quality, schedule, and productivity expectations across multiple concurrent projects while helping establish scalable design processes to support future team growth.
• Progress into a lead distribution designer capacity by mentoring and training junior designers.
• Help establish distribution design standards and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Participate in hiring and team development efforts to build a high-performing distribution design group.
• Play a key role in building and expanding a strong, collaborative distribution design team., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Distribution Engineer Actalent

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Visionary Broadband Leadership Consulting Automation Mentorship Innovation Resilience IBM Maximo Smart Grid Reliability Communication Team Building Asset Management Electric Utility Project Management Power Distribution Telecommunications Scalability Design Project Coordination Organizational Skills, We are seeking a motivated Distribution Designer with at least two years of electric utility distribution design experience to support a variety of electric utility programs. This role initially focuses on Make Ready and Joint-Use projects that support broadband and fiber deployment initiatives, with additional opportunities to contribute to broader distribution design programs such as system reliability improvements, grid modernization efforts, utility asset management initiatives, distribution line upgrades, customer-driven service projects, and infrastructure expansion programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity to deepen technical expertise while progressing toward a future leadership role, helping shape processes, mentoring junior designers, and ultimately building and leading a growing distribution design team., * At least 2 years of electric utility distribution design experience.

• Associate’s degree required.
• Experience supporting Make Ready, Joint-Use, or electric utility distribution design projects.
• Proficiency with Maximo or similar utility asset management systems.
• Experience using Pole Foreman or SPIDAcalc for pole loading analysis and structural evaluations.
• Experience using ArcFM for electric distribution design and documentation.
• Solid knowledge of overhead and underground electric distribution design concepts and practices.
• Ability to prepare accurate work orders, construction packages, and material estimates.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in growing into a leadership role and mentoring others.
• Engineering degree is not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Current or previous experience supporting Entergy or OG&E utility projects.
• Familiarity with 4kV, 12kV, 13.2kV, 13.8kV, 25kV, or 34.5kV distribution systems.
• Experience supporting telecom fiber deployment or broadband make-ready programs.
• Background in grid modernization, distribution automation, or reliability improvement projects.
• Experience in utility asset management or pole replacement programs.
• Experience with distribution line upgrades, reconductoring projects, or feeder improvements.
• Experience with overhead-to-underground conversion projects and related construction practices.
• Previous experience mentoring junior designers, serving as a lead designer, or coordinating project work.
• Experience working directly for an electric utility, engineering consulting firm, or utility contractor.
• Exposure to power delivery and utility design projects., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.