Designer

Designer

We are seeking a talented Designer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. This role involves designing site plans for overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities, focusing on reconductoring, conversions, cable replacement, and reliability projects. The ideal candidate will utilize company standards to deliver cost-effective and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply company and client policies and procedures for the development of site designs for overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities.
• Conduct site visits, including field notes, visual inspections, equipment inventory, and field conditions using electronic tools.
• Prepare site drawings and construction sketches using MicroStation and GNetviewer, ensuring safety and service reliability.
• Prepare project or job packages in Expert Designer and BOUD, including material estimates and requisitions.
• Ensure each project design adheres to company and client standards for safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and update company and client GIS systems.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers, builders, developers, electricians, utilities, and city officials.
• Support both company and client business goals while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in drafting/design.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and CAD.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MicroStation.
• Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree.
• Previous experience in electric, gas, water/wastewater, fiber, or communications.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in the Indianapolis office, operating 5 days a week. The culture is small, close-knit, and quiet, with a casual dress code. Employees may need to visit field sites and change attire accordingly. The position is first shift, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours but typically 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully onsite position in Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.