Actalent Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 1 week ago
Transmission Line Designer
Description
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your design skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other Electrical and Structural designers and/or engineers in the development of transmission/distribution line drawings/designs.
You will have the opportunity to apply your computer-aided drafting/design skills, while receiving hands-on training in 3D design software environments, such as AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
Some of your responsibilities will include the development of transmission line plans and profile drawings, transmission/distribution line hardware details, material lists, and grounding details.
You will be involved in creating master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions. In preparing your drawings, you will confer directly with engineering staff in interpreting input from a variety of sources, such as engineering specifications, weight and volume calculations, and stress factors.
You may accompany and assist other project team members on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for your design project.
While interfacing with vendors and construction contractors, you may be given the opportunity to explain your drawings so appropriate design adjustments can be made.
Why you should be interested:
130+ year company that is privately held
Ranked 36 on ENR top 500 design firms
This industry as a whole is booming right now due to a need to
update the countries infrastructure systems
15 people locally and they are looking to grow the Denver office
(offices all across the country)
Opportunity to grow into PM/ more client facing role
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
3+ years experience in design/drafting of Transmission Lines.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
Ability to multi-task from project to project.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Attention to detail.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule in the office (flexible on this)--can be remote if 5+ years of experience
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based
on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
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. This
temporary role may be eligible for the following:
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k)/Roth
Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
Short and long-term disability
HSA & DCFSA
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
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 for other accommodation options.
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