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Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the design and construction work package development of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems operating from 4kV through 35kV. The role primarily involves programmatic work such as managing overloaded transformers, inspection and maintenance, joint use, and processing inspection reports. The position requires compliance with quality control and safe work practices, maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget, and reviewing field pole locations to create detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

+ Develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems using various software systems and construction standards.

+ Handle overhead, underground, or URD distribution environments.

+ Participate in project work including joint use make ready and street light projects.

+ Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems to develop work packages.

+ Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.

+ Prepare forestry trimming requests and facilitate permit and Right-of-Way acquisition.

+ Develop Bill of Materials (BOM), estimate costs, and advocate for customers by acquiring easements or calculating Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).

Essential Skills

+ Knowledge in distribution design, substation design or relevant electrical systems

+ Experience with ARCFM, power distribution, and utility design is helpful.

+ Ability to use GIS and/or CAD tools effectively.

+ Competence in performing engineering calculations related to structural analysis, guying, cable pulling, and electric demand.

+ Interest in developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems.

+ Familiarity with joint use and street light projects.

+ Knowledge of client systems and standards in distribution systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.