Distribution Designer

Job Description

Electric Distribution Designer

Help Us Power the Future of Infrastructure

Are you ready to make an impact on critical electric infrastructure and be part of a team that keeps communities connected? We’re seeking an Electric Distribution Designer to join our team—a collaborative group dedicated to improving and modernizing electrical distribution systems.

If you’re detail oriented, solution driven, and excited about advancing your career in utility design, this role is an excellent fit.What You’ll Do

As an Electric Distribution Designer, you will play a key role in planning and designing low voltage electric distribution projects. Your work ensures infrastructure reliability, safety, and long term sustainability. In this role, you will:

Design electrical distribution systems in compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Collaborate closely with clients, project managers, and internal teams to understand project needs and provide progress updates.

Communicate with community members to inform them of upcoming project work and minimize disruptions.

Complete asset assessments for both overhead and underground electric equipment.

Produce detailed design documentation, drawings, specifications, and calculations with precision and accuracy.

Perform essential engineering functions (e.g., voltage drop, flicker calculations).

Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for proposed projects.

Prepare forestry requests, permitting documentation, and Right of Way acquisition needs.

Perform detailed pole analyses using PoleForeman software.

Prepare joint pole authorizations and coordinate with third parties.

Provide technical oversight, QA/QC review, and guidance to team members.

Maintain well organized project files and documentation.

Foster a collaborative, positive, and communication rich team environment.What You Bring

Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical distribution design within a utility environment.

Strong communication, writing, and organizational abilities.

Ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively.

A commitment to producing high quality, accurate work.What to Expect in This Role

You’ll begin by supporting ESS4 work—designing and closing out work orders for repairs based on issues identified by field teams. You’ll receive training on DDS (design package software) and Crews, FirstEnergy’s version of SAP used to complete work orders.

As you grow in the role, you’ll advance into make ready work and eventually low voltage distribution (LVD) design. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer looking to deepen their technical skill set and build a long-term career in the utility sector.Why Join Us?

A supportive team environment committed to training and growth

Opportunities to expand your technical expertise

Meaningful work that directly impacts community infrastructure

A role where innovation, problem solving, and precision are valued

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $39.00/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 Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Hybrid remote