Distribution Designer

ACTalent; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

PTO and vacation

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Fully Remote Distribution Designer to design and lay out electrical power distribution systems. You will create CAD drawings and schematics, perform load calculations, and conduct field surveys to verify site conditions.

The role collaborates with engineers, contractors, and utility stakeholders on OH/UG projects, reconductoring, and storm hardening initiatives. This contract-to-hire role is based out of Allentown, PA, with approximately 20% field work and a hybrid workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum a high school diploma.
• 3+ years in power distribution or utility design.
• Experience with CAD drawings and schematics for distribution systems.
• Experience with OH/UG distribution and reconductoring projects.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout electrical distribution systems for various sectors.
• Create CAD drawings, schematics, and design documentation.
• Perform load calculations and assess system capacity.
• Conduct field surveys to verify site conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, contractors, and utilities.
• Review shop drawings and diagrams for accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize CAD, pole loading software, and GIS to refine designs.

Skills

Power distribution design

CAD software

OH/UG distribution

Load calculations

GIS tools

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Remote collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Pole loading software

GIS platforms

Job description

Job Title: Fully Remote Distribution Designer

Job Description

The Distribution Designer designs and lays out electrical power distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This role creates detailed CAD drawings and electrical schematics, performs load calculations, and conducts field surveys to verify site conditions. The Distribution Designer ensures all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, collaborates closely with engineers, contractors, and utility stakeholders, and supports power delivery projects including overhead and underground systems, reconductoring, and storm hardening initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout electrical distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Create detailed CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and design documentation for power distribution projects.
• Perform load calculations and assess system capacity to ensure reliable and efficient power delivery.
• Conduct field surveys to gather data, verify site conditions, and support accurate design decisions.
• Collect and interpret field data to inform utility design, pole loading analysis, and distribution layouts.
• Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and federal codes, as well as relevant utility standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, contractors, and utility companies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve shop drawings, connection diagrams, and related technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize design and pole loading software, CAD tools, and GIS platforms to develop and refine distribution designs.
• Support overhead and underground (OH/UG) distribution projects, reconductoring efforts, and storm hardening initiatives.
• Contribute to power delivery and utility design projects by integrating field data and design best practices.
• Participate in remote collaboration with local and geographically dispersed engineering and design teams.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of experience in power distribution design or utility design.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical distribution design for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software for creating detailed electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with overhead and underground (OH/UG) distribution systems.
• Experience supporting reconductoring and storm hardening projects.
• 3+ years of experience using design and pole loading software.
• Hands-on experience with field data collection and verification of site conditions.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and utility design practices.
• Familiarity with GIS tools used in power delivery and distribution design.
• Ability to perform load calculations and assess system capacity for electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes related to electrical distribution and utility design.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in the field to collect data and validate design assumptions.
• Experience in power delivery projects and utility infrastructure design.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, contractors, and utility stakeholders in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing and approving shop drawings and connection diagrams.
• Interest in gaining or expanding experience in power distribution and fielding work, including support for large utility projects.
• Comfort working with distributed teams using digital collaboration tools.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a remote work environment, providing flexibility and the ability to collaborate with engineers and designers located both locally and in other regions. The role includes approximately 20% field work, requiring site visits to collect data, verify conditions, and support accurate distribution design. Team members use design and pole loading software, CAD tools, and GIS platforms to complete their work. The organization offers employee ownership opportunities once employees transition to direct status, along with fully covered medical benefits. The company culture emphasizes growth, with a strong track record of year-over-year expansion, and provides opportunities for both experienced professionals and entry-level candidates to develop their skills in power distribution and fielding.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $44.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Allentown,PA.

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 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.

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.

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