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Distribution Designer

$30 - $50 per hour

Actalent

Job Description

Job Description

Distribution Designer | Hybrid | Power Delivery & Substation Design

Ready to take your CAD and BIM expertise to the next level? Join a team delivering critical power infrastructure projects that keep communities connected. We're seeking an experienced Distribution Designer to support substation, transmission, and power delivery projects using advanced 3D modeling and digital delivery tools.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop detailed 3D models, drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation.
  • Support substation, transmission, and distribution design projects.
  • Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams through BIM and 3D model reviews.
  • Maintain project models, annotations, and digital deliverables.
  • Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other BIM tools to produce high-quality designs.

What We're Looking For:

  • 5+ years of CAD, drafting, or utility design experience.
  • Experience with power delivery, transmission, distribution, or substation projects.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
  • Strong understanding of BIM, 3D modeling, and design coordination.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

  • Hybrid schedule: 2-3 days in office, remainder remote.
  • Work on impactful utility and power infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Locations: Tucson.

If you're passionate about engineering design and enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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