Distribution Designer/Engineer

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Designer or Engineer for a remote role focused on utility projects across multiple regions. You will design, convert, and document overhead and underground distribution systems using AutoCAD and related tools, with collaboration via virtual meetings and occasional in-office sessions.

The role supports OH to UG conversions, utilizes Maximo for work orders and asset data, and requires strong attention to detail, communication, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Minimum 3+ years of distribution design experience with specified tools.
• Minimum 2+ years in electrical/distribution design.
• Hands-on OH to UG conversion experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed distribution design for power delivery projects using industry-standard design platforms.
• Develop and update distribution engineering drawings and models in AutoCAD and other designated design tools.
• Support OH to UG conversion projects with accurate and compliant designs.
• Utilize Maximo to manage, track, and update work orders and project data.
• Apply engineering principles to create safe, reliable electrical distribution designs.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify design requirements and resolve issues.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Coordinate with team members to support distribution projects for multiple utility clients across regions.
• Participate in project meetings, including occasional travel to the office.
• Ensure designs align with standards, guidelines, and client specs.

Skills

OH to UG design

Electrical distribution fundamentals

Detail-oriented

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

Distribution Design Studio

GDT

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Designer or Engineer (Remote)

Job Description

This remote Distribution Designer or Engineer role focuses on providing distribution design support for utility projects across multiple regions, including Houston, the Valley, and Louisiana. You will use industry-standard tools to design and convert overhead and underground distribution systems while collaborating with project teams through virtual and occasional in-office meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed distribution design for power delivery projects using industry-standard design platforms.
• Develop and update distribution engineering drawings and models in AutoCAD and other designated design tools.
• Support overhead to underground (OH to UG) conversion projects, ensuring accurate and compliant designs.
• Utilize Maximo to manage, track, and update work orders and project-related data.
• Apply engineering principles to create safe, reliable, and efficient electrical distribution designs.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify design requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, including drawings, reports, and supporting calculations as required.
• Coordinate with team members to support distribution projects for multiple utility clients across different geographic areas.
• Participate in project meetings, including occasional travel to the office for in-person collaboration.
• Ensure all designs align with applicable standards, guidelines, and client specifications for distribution engineering and power delivery.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of distribution design experience utilizing designated distribution design tools such as the Distribution Design Studio or GDT.
• Minimum of 2+ years of overall design experience in electrical or distribution engineering.
• Hands-on experience with overhead to underground (OH to UG) conversion projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying distribution design drawings.
• Experience working within Maximo for work order and asset management in a utility or distribution environment.
• Strong background in distribution engineering, power distribution, and power delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Ability to interpret and apply utility design standards and engineering guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical design work.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with remote and in-person project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Distribution Design Studio for utility distribution projects.
• Familiarity with GDT or similar geographic design tools used in distribution engineering.
• background supporting projects for large electric utilities or similar power delivery clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a remote work setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve design and coordination issues efficiently.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and project management.
• Interest in ongoing professional development in power distribution and utility design tools.

Work Environment

This is a primarily remote position that offers flexibility to work from home while supporting distribution projects across multiple regions. You will collaborate with project teams through virtual communication tools and will occasionally travel to the office for project meetings and in-person coordination. The work involves extensive use of engineering and design software, including AutoCAD, Maximo, Distribution Design Studio, and other distribution design platforms. The role operates in a professional, project-driven environment with structured processes and clear deliverables. Paid time off and holidays are offered, and the remote setup supports a balanced and focused workday. Dress code expectations apply mainly during office visits and in-person meetings, where standard professional attire is appropriate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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