Designer

Designer

This position is integral to the substation department, where you will develop construction drawings for substations in collaboration with higher-level designers and engineers. You will be part of a team that supports critical engineering initiatives, advancing how companies serve the world.

Responsibilities

• Create 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, using MicroStation with the guidance of senior designers.
• Develop layout of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D drawings.
• Modify or update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect changes in design.
• Adhere to part naming and numbering conventions as well as file management protocols.
• Create or modify physical drawings, including single-line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs, and layouts.
• Ensure drawings provide sufficient detail and information for the construction of electrical substations, with guidance from senior designers and engineers.
• Utilize ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs with assistance from senior designers.
• Work under the supervision of higher-level designers and engineers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material.
• Proficiency in 3D design using AutoCAD Inventor.
• Knowledge in substation, physical, utility, grounding, lightning protection, one-line diagrams, and substation engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.
• Zero to five years of relevant experience in the field.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a quiet engineering office environment with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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 hybrid position in New Albany, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.