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Actalent Distribution Engineer in Saginaw, Michigan

Job Title: Distribution Design Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for motivated entry-level and/or experienced engineers (electrical, mechanical and/or civil). This person will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment. Work packages will be developed using GIS & CAD tools.

Job Description

  • Develops designs for electronic, electro-mechanical, or mechanical equipment.

  • Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.

  • Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.

  • Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.

  • Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.

  • Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.

  • Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

Hard Skills

  • Electrical engineering

  • Mechanical engineering

  • Civil engineering

  • Power delivery

  • AutoCAD

  • CAD tools

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Communication

  • Team coordination

Work Environment

The role includes 10%-20% field inspections and 60%-80% engineering and development of design packages for construction crews, with the remaining time spent on administrative tasks, planning, or customer follow-up. The candidate will spend 2-3 days per week in the office, with other days being remote. Must be comfortable in both field and office settings, able to lift 20 pounds, and walk up to 2 miles on unpaved surfaces. Reliable transportation is required.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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