• Distribution Designer

    Actalent (North Canton, OH)


    Distribution Designer

    Job Description

    This role involves inspecting overhead and underground electrical distribution equipment, compiling field data, preparing minor work orders, and maintaining reports of distribution equipment. The individual will measure and map out Low Voltage Distribution systems, identify and record electrical equipment on poles, and perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct visual inspections of overhead and underground electrical distribution equipment.

    + Compile field data, prepare minor work orders, and maintain detailed reports.

    + Measure and map out Low Voltage Distribution (LVD) systems.

    + Identify and record electrical equipment on poles.

    + Perform system inventories, audits, joint use management, permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.

    + Utilize laptops, tablets, GPS, and other electronic devices for field data collection.

    + Develop a working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), electric utility construction standards, and communication facilities.

    + Operate equipment like height sticks and range finders to take accurate measurements.

    + Perform pole inspections and maintenance on pad-mount equipment.

    + Achieve weekly billable goals as defined by project guidelines.

    Essential Skills

    + Field data collection

    + Utility locating

    + Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Excel)

    + Comfortable with heavy field work

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 2-year technical degree or relevant industry work experience

    + Experience in GIS, distribution engineering, civil, CAD, substation design, transmission design, mechanical design, survey, protective relay, instrumentation controls

    + Experience in physically demanding roles such as manual labor, construction, utility locating, landscaping, manufacturing, and warehouse/cold storage

    + Associate Technology Degrees preferred

    Work Environment

    The position involves outdoor work focused on visual inspections and data collection, offering better hours and a less physically demanding environment than traditional field roles. Ideal candidates should be accustomed to long hours and physical work. The company values collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal, and agile corporate structure, providing training and development for career growth.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 North Canton,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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 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.