Job title: Make Ready Designer
Company: Actalent
Job description: Job Title: CAD DesignerJob DescriptionJoin our dynamic team as a Power Distribution Design Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in executing work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure while ensuring adherence to quality, time, and budget constraints. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Make Ready and Joint Use engineering and design work, supporting major utility providers.Responsibilities
- Execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure, meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
- Perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-use and general distribution design, applying established design guidelines, processes, and procedures.
- Conduct pole loading analysis, review field data, perform data entry, and complete design and construction prints.
- Utilize Open Utilities software for design, based on Microstation/Autocad, and PoleForeman software for pole analysis.
- Develop detailed design prints using CAD software, ensuring compliance with National Electric Safety Codes (NESC).
Essential Skills
- Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with Microstation, Autocad, and utility design.
- Knowledge of utility infrastructure, pole installation, clearances, transformers, distribution lines, and down guys.
- Proficiency in ESRI or ArcGIS software mapping tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Direct experience in utility or distribution or make ready or joint use work.
- Understanding of LVD low voltage distribution and joint use experience.
- Entry-level candidates with a degree in design or related field may be considered.
Work EnvironmentThis role is initially contract-based with the potential to transition to a direct position after nine months. Daily reporting to the office in Northville is required. Upon consistent delivery of quality construction packages, flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid work week, may be accommodated. The company is experiencing significant growth and is preparing to move into a new, state-of-the-art building in Northville. This environment offers opportunities for career advancement into leadership or project management roles.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 – $29.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Belleville,MI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 for other accommodation options.
Expected salary: $24 – 29 per hour
Location: Belleville, MI
Job date: Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:55:38 GMT
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