Distribution Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Distribution Designer/Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mid Level Distribution Designer/Engineer with 4+ years of utility distribution design and engineering experience. This role involves supporting overhead and underground distribution projects, which may include pole replacements, transformers, reclosers, reconductoring, insulators, and voltage conversions using systems such as Bentley Open Utilities Designer (BOUD). The position requires field work and site visits as part of regular responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical distribution projects with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Organize and manage workload to ensure projects are completed through final delivery.
• Meet assigned deadlines while maintaining high-quality design standards.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent quality within a structured and deadline-driven environment.
• Perform field work and attend field meetings as required based on project needs.
• Participate in internal and external meetings as necessary.

Essential Skills

• 4+ Years of Distribution Design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a must.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical capability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) from a 4-year ABET-accredited institution preferred.
• Experience with Duke Energy Distribution Design (BOUD, PoleForman) highly preferred.
• SEDS experience preferred.
• Cable Pulling Assistant (CPA) experience preferred.

Work Environment

The position is offered as in-office/hybrid out of the Maitland (Orlando) or Tampa offices. The position requires in-office presence and may involve field work.

This is a Contract position based out of Maitland, FL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00/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 Maitland,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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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