Utility/Make Ready Engineer

Actalent - Livonia, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Livonia, MI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Utility/Make Ready Engineer position at Actalent involves designing power distribution infrastructure while adhering to quality, time, and budget constraints. This role is part of a significant five-year project with opportunities for growth into leadership or project management roles based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure while 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, field data review, data entry, and other related tasks to complete design and construction prints.
• Utilize Open Utilities (MicroStation/AutoCAD based design software) for design work and PoleForeman software for pole analysis.
• Develop detailed design prints using CAD software such as Bentley, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and SolidWorks.
• Ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Codes (NESC) to determine corrective actions for spacing and clearance of components on the poles.

Requirements

• Experience in utility design, distribution, low voltage distribution (LVD), make ready, or joint use work.
• Proficiency with design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure, pole installation, clearances, transformers, distribution lines, and down guys.
• Familiarity with software mapping tools such as ESRI or ArcGIS.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or direct experience in utility or distribution work.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work with various CAD software and perform design tasks efficiently.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant degrees or utility design experience are encouraged to apply.