Quality Control Electrical Distribution Designer

Actalent; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company seeks a Quality Control Electrical Distribution Designer in Michigan. This hybrid role involves quality control inspections for electrical distribution design systems, requiring experience in power distribution and QA processes. Candidates can work from home two days a week and in the office three days a week. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in quality control within electric utility design.
• Knowledge of distribution construction standards.
• Ability to manage timelines for corrections.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on distribution designs.
• Manage corrections identified during quality control.
• Set timelines for design corrections and resubmissions.

Skills

Experience in power distribution design

Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code

Experience with QA/QC processes

Experience writing process standards

Tools

GIS

Electrical Demand

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quality Control Electrical Distribution Designer

Various MI Locations: Detroit, Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Taylor, Traverse City

We are seeking a Quality Control Electrical Distribution Designer responsible for performing quality control inspections on electrical overhead and underground distribution design systems for electric utility customers. This role involves correcting issues identified in design or managing expectations for designers to make necessary corrections by a set date. This is a hybrid position with flexibility in working from home 2 days a week and in the office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on distribution designs before submission to power utility clients.
• Correct issues identified in design during quality control checks or manage expectations for designer corrections.
• Set and manage timelines for design corrections and resubmissions.
• Possibility to advance to a leadership role within the Quality Control team based on performance.

Essential Skills

• Experience in power distribution design and quality control.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and distribution construction & design standards.
• Experience with QA/Quality Assurance or QC/Quality Control processes.
• Experience writing process standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electric utility companies from a local consulting firm.
• Knowledge of GIS, LVD, Pole Inspection, Pole Replacement, Electrical Demand, Transformers, and related areas.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment. Employees will work in the office three days a week and from home two days a week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $43.00/hr.

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)

Workplace

This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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