• Distribution Designer

    Actalent (Austin, TX)


    Description

    Our client is seeking a Jr. - Mid Level Distribution Designer/Engineers for Utility scale projects focused on Distribution in their Austin office. This candidate will add to the client's Distribution Team supporting Austin Energy projects, mostly consisting of but not limited to overhead and sometimes duct banks. These positions would be in support of Austin Energy and would require some training eventually on AllCalc. They will not be doing a lot of calculations and will be working off standards that Austin Energy will provide them. Most of the time they will also be working with AutoCAD.

     

    + Working under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).

    + Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and/or calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.

    + Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and project specifications and requirements.

    + Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.

    + Typical designs include electrical layout design, cable heating and sizing analysis, overhead and underground structure design, electrical equipment selection, and development of bill of materials. Designs must also consider construction requirements.

     

    Skills

     

    + AutoCAD

    + Design

    + Distribution design

    + Microstation

    + Electrical

    + Engineering

    + Drafting

    + Power delivery

    + Utility Design

    + Civil

    + GIS

    + CAD software

    + Mechanical

    + Power & utilities

    + Designing

    + Maximo

    + Power design

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    + AutoCAD

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 3-4 years Distribution Design experience

    + AutoCAD experience

    + Understanding of any utility (Preferred would be of the power grid)

    Experience Level

    + Intermediate Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.