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Designer/Drafter (Power Distribution)

Job Description

The Distribution Designer/Drafter is responsible for performing detailed design work, including the preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for review and approval by the responsible engineer.

Responsibilities

+ Possess a thorough knowledge of practices and procedures in areas such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Protective Relaying, Transmission Design, Substation Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Surveying, GIS and Mapping, and CADD.

+ Prepare manual or computer-assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.

+ Perform design services requiring a full understanding of drawings, specifications, and industry and company standards.

+ Participate in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluations, and requisitions.

+ Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations.

+ Coordinate equipment deliveries and design development to meet project schedules.

+ Acquire on-site field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance.

Skills & Qualifications

+ Design expertise in areas such as utility design and distribution design.

+ Proficiency in field data collection, GIS, distribution engineering, civil engineering, CAD, substation design, transmission design, mechanical design, surveying, protective relaying, and instrumentation controls.

+ An Associate Degree or equivalent in a technical field is preferred.

+ Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required if no degree is held.

+ Demonstrated leadership and technical capability to perform job duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment

+ The role is primarily in-office with the opportunity for flexible hours once training is completed. There is also the possibility of working from home for two days a week, depending on the individual's training progress and at the discretion of management.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Athens,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.