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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Designer
Job Description

The Distribution Designer will support utility design work focused on PEPCO projects, contributing to the planning and execution of electric (and potentially gas) distribution systems. The role involves creating detailed designs using CAD tools and utility-specific software, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements. This position supports a growing engineering firm that is expanding into larger, more complex projects such as commercial developments and multi-unit communities. The designer will collaborate with engineers, project teams, and utility stakeholders while working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed designs using CAD tools and utility-specific software.
• Ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements for all designs.
• Support planning and execution of electric and potentially gas distribution systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and utility stakeholders.
• Execute distribution design work within PEPCO’s proprietary system and standards.
• Develop construction-ready designs and drawings using MicroStation.
• Handle utility design work for residential and commercial development projects.
• Consistently deliver accurate work with minimal oversight in a hybrid environment.

• 2–5 years of utility distribution design experience.
• Strong preference for experience with PEPCO projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation or similar CAD software.
• Experience using Geographic Work Designer (GWD) strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with electric and gas utility distribution design.
• Experience with client communication and collaboration.
• Strong reliability and work ethic.

Hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The office is located in White Marsh, MD, with a potential future satellite near PEPCO territory. The culture is team-oriented with an emphasis on accountability and performance, in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and office perks, with a strong emphasis on learning and development. The work environment is collaborative with company events and engagement activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.