Distribution Designer

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Distribution Designer - REMOTE Job Description Join our dynamic team, providing critical infrastructure and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers. We specialize in the design and engineering of overhead and underground electric distribution networks, offering end-to-end solutions for power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries. Responsibilities Perform design work for aerial and underground electric distribution networks. Apply design standards for underground and aerial pole line cable plant, joint use design, pole replacements, primary service, and reliability/maintenance design. Produce and review preliminary and final design drawings, bill of materials, cost estimates, traffic control plans, and utility layout, routing, and distribution system documentation. Prepare engineering calculations and apply relevant distribution design codes and standards. Coordinate with utilities and utility customers regarding project requirements. Ensure engineering activities support project schedule, contractual requirements, and construction needs. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, drafters, and other designers. Train or mentor junior designers and engineers as needed. Conduct field visits to collect data, measurements, and documentation required for accurate utility design and electrical distribution. Essential Skills Experience with Automated Utility Design (AUD) or ARCFM. Experience working on Dominion Projects. 1+ years of experience in design of electric utility network distribution systems. Ability to work in the field to collect data when needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong proficiency in CAD and electrical design. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities. Work Environment Work will primarily be completed on a computer remotely, with occasional field work required for data collection - very rarely. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, VA. Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.