Distribution Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Designer
Job Description

The Distribution Designer supports utility design work for electric, and potentially gas, distribution systems, with a strong focus on PEPCO projects. In this role, you create detailed construction-ready designs using CAD tools and utility-specific software while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements. You collaborate closely with engineers, project teams, and utility stakeholders in a hybrid work environment as the firm expands into larger, more complex projects such as commercial developments and multi-unit communities. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-growth engineering organization that emphasizes learning, development, and a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform electric and gas distribution design work for residential, commercial, and multi-unit development projects in alignment with utility standards and regulations.
• Execute distribution design tasks within PEPCO’s proprietary systems and standards, including PEPCO and GWD (Geographic Work Designer).
• Use MicroStation or similar CAD software to produce accurate, construction-ready designs and drawings for utility projects.
• Apply GWD (Geographic Work Designer) and AS8 (Asset Suite 8) to support and document distribution design activities, where applicable.
• Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and utility stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve design issues, and support project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to provide updates, address questions, and support project objectives.
• Manage your workload independently, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.
• Review and verify design accuracy, making corrections and improvements with minimal oversight.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture by participating in meetings, sharing knowledge, and supporting continuous improvement in design processes.

• 2–5 years of utility distribution design experience, preferably supporting electric and gas distribution projects.
• Hands-on experience with PEPCO projects and familiarity with PEPCO standards and processes.
• Experience using GWD (Geographic Work Designer) for utility distribution design.
• Proficiency in MicroStation or similar CAD software for developing construction-ready utility designs and drawings.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and deliver accurate work without heavy oversight.
• Strong reliability and work ethic, with a focus on quality and consistency in a hybrid work setting.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients, engineers, and project teams.
• Solid problem-solving skills to resolve design issues and support project delivery.
• Utility distribution design experience for residential and commercial development projects.

• Associate degree is a plus.
• Experience with AS8 (Asset Suite 8) or similar asset management systems.
• Experience with gas utility design in addition to electric distribution design.
• Familiarity with client communication and stakeholder coordination in an engineering or utility context.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-driven engineering environment.
• Interest in ongoing learning and professional development within utility design and engineering.

This role operates in a hybrid work environment with a schedule of three days in the office and two days remote each week. The primary office is located in White Marsh, MD, with the potential for a future satellite office near PEPCO territory. You join a team-oriented culture that emphasizes accountability, performance, and collaboration, supported by company events and engagement activities. The environment is fast-paced and growth-driven, offering opportunities to work on increasingly complex projects. The organization provides competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and various office perks, within a professional office setting that supports both in-person and remote collaboration using modern engineering and design tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Owings Mills, 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 Owings Mills,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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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.