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Actalent Distribution Design Engineer - 100% Remote in Chicago, Illinois
Candidates can be based out of IN, IL, OH, western PA, or MI – able to work REMOTE!
Job Description:
Individual will be responsible for independently develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead and underground distribution systems for electric utility customers.(The bulk of the work will be overhead.)
Individual will review work provided by client (DTE or Consumers Energy) and assess requirements of the scopes; There will be frequent communication with clients and in some situations in person for meetings (Michigan) and e-mail, teams, phone.
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Skills & Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering practice (High School Diploma is required)
Experience with AutoCAD/CAD, MicroStation or similar design software
0.5-2 years of experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company performing electric distribution design or engineering.
Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and distribution construction & design standards are 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.