Distribution Designer

Actalent is seeking a Distribution Designer to design and lay out electrical power distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

About the role

This position operates primarily in a remote work environment, with approximately 20% field work for site visits to collect data, verify conditions, and support accurate distribution design. The role is hybrid, based in Allentown, PA, and is structured as a Contract to Hire position.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout electrical distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Create detailed CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and design documentation for power distribution projects.
• Perform load calculations and assess system capacity to ensure reliable and efficient power delivery.
• Conduct field surveys to gather data, verify site conditions, and support accurate design decisions.
• Collect and interpret field data to inform utility design, pole loading analysis, and distribution layouts.
• Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and federal codes, as well as relevant utility standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, contractors, and utility companies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve shop drawings, connection diagrams, and related technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize design and pole loading software, CAD tools, and GIS platforms to develop and refine distribution designs.
• Support overhead and underground (OH/UG) distribution projects, reconductoring efforts, and storm hardening initiatives.
• Contribute to power delivery and utility design projects by integrating field data and design best practices.
• Participate in remote collaboration with local and geographically dispersed engineering and design teams.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience in power distribution design or utility design.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical distribution design for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software for creating detailed electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with overhead and underground (OH/UG) distribution systems.
• Experience supporting reconductoring and storm hardening projects.
• 3+ years of experience using design and pole loading software.
• Hands-on experience with field data collection and verification of site conditions.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and utility design practices.
• Familiarity with GIS tools used in power delivery and distribution design.
• Ability to perform load calculations and assess system capacity for electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes related to electrical distribution and utility design.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working in the field to collect data and validate design assumptions.
• Experience in power delivery projects and utility infrastructure design.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, contractors, and utility stakeholders in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing and approving shop drawings and connection diagrams.
• Interest in gaining or expanding experience in power distribution and fielding work, including support for large utility projects.
• Comfort working with distributed teams using digital collaboration tools.

Benefits

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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $44.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring approximately 20% field work for site visits. The role supports remote collaboration with teams located both locally and in other regions.