Electrical Distribution CAD Designer

ACTalent; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time off / PTO

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Distribution Designer in the Lancaster, PA area. The role begins as remote with about 25% field visits, moving to hybrid in-office work over time.

You will prepare and modify electrical drawings, collect field data, and support inspection and maintenance of distribution systems for a major utility. Ideal candidates have CAD drafting experience, knowledge of CAD tools, and strong communication skills for collaboration with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution drafting for electrical power delivery.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Acquire working knowledge of NESC and national engineering standards.
• Develop broad knowledge of engineering disciplines related to design and constructability.
• Maintain project documentation and data per guidelines.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings and construction packages.
• Perform field technical services for operation, inspection, and maintenance of distribution systems.

Skills

CAD drafting

Electrical distribution design

Field data collection

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GPS data collection

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Distribution Designer in the Lancaster, PA area. The role begins as remote with about 25% field visits, moving to hybrid in-office work over time.

You will prepare and modify electrical drawings, collect field data, and support inspection and maintenance of distribution systems for a major utility. Ideal candidates have CAD drafting experience, knowledge of CAD tools, and strong communication skills for collaboration with clients and teams.