Distribution Designer

Actalent; Homestead (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability insurance

HSA benefits

Transit benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Designer in the Pittsburgh area to design overhead and underground electric distribution systems, prepare drawings, and perform distribution calculations. The role involves CAD/GIS tools, adherence to standards, and coordination with internal teams and clients.

The position supports field verification, permit documentation, and collaboration with customers and municipalities. Remote-friendly options exist for qualified candidates and local experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience with CAD and/or Design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other CAD Software.
• Associates or Certification in CAD, AutoCAD, Design, Power distribution, Microstation, Electrical, Engineering, Drafting, or Utility design.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems for new business, system upgrades, relocations, storm hardening, and maintenance projects.
• Develop construction drawings, layouts, schematics, staking sheets, and material lists using CAD and GIS-based tools.
• Apply utility standards, NESC requirements, local codes, and client specifications to all design work.
• Perform basic to intermediate distribution calculations, including equipment sizing, electric load calculations, and pole loading and clearance analysis.
• Conduct or support field visits to verify site conditions, perform measurements, and coordinate constructability considerations.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, survey, permitting, right-of-way, and construction groups.
• Interface with customers, municipalities, and joint-use partners as required.
• Prepare permit drawings and documentation for local, state, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

CAD experience

Education

Associates degree in CAD

CAD Certification

Power distribution knowledge

Electrical/drafting background

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Designer

Job Description

As a Distribution Designer, you will be responsible for designing overhead and underground electric distribution systems for various projects including new business, system upgrades, relocations, storm hardening, and maintenance. Your role involves developing construction drawings, layouts, schematics, staking sheets, and material lists using CAD and GIS-based tools. You will apply utility standards, NESC requirements, local codes, and client specifications to all design work while performing basic to intermediate distribution calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems for new business, system upgrades, relocations, storm hardening, and maintenance projects.

• Develop construction drawings, layouts, schematics, staking sheets, and material lists using CAD and GIS-based tools.

• Apply utility standards, NESC requirements, local codes, and client specifications to all design work.

• Perform basic to intermediate distribution calculations, including equipment sizing, electric load calculations, and pole loading and clearance analysis.

• Conduct or support field visits to verify site conditions, perform measurements, and coordinate constructability considerations.

• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, survey, permitting, right-of-way, and construction groups.

• Interface with customers, municipalities, and joint-use partners as required.

• Prepare permit drawings and documentation for local, state, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Skills

• 0-1 years experience with CAD and/or Design experience.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other CAD Software.

• Associates or Certification in CAD, AutoCAD, Design, Power distribution, Microstation, Electrical, Engineering, Drafting, or Utility design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CAD Certification or Associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting.

• Experience on the consulting side is a nice to have.

Work Environment

The work environment offers flexibility, particularly for individuals with over 2 years of experience, allowing for a remote setup. However, the candidate must be local to Pittsburgh, DuBois, or Collegeville, Pennsylvania. For those with 0-2 years of experience, a hybrid schedule is offered with in-office work required 3 days per week. Join a growing consulting firm with abundant growth opportunities as the Distribution team is set to expand over the next 4+ years.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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.

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 hybrid position in Homestead,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

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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