Designer I

Position Summary

• Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.
• The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The designer will perform drafting to construction drawings for transmission line projects with the guidance and assistance of higher-level designers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Update plan and profile sheets and TGIS when transmission lines have been updated in the field
• Use Microstation and ArcGIS daily to achieve the best work product
• Help Transmission Line Engineers prepare sheet sets for new lines
• Draft and detail drawings for medium to high-voltage electrical transmission lines with assistance of higher-level graphics technicians
• Draft and detail transmission drawings with guidance of higher-level graphics technicians such as transmission line plan and profiles, transmission structure analysis and detailed design, transmission structure foundations, and transmission structure anchor details
• Perform a variety of routine assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches
• Produce complete plans from verbal or written description from designers
• Apply basic formulas, principles, and practices

Education and Experience Requirements

• Zero to five years of experience drafting physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, and section views
• Zero to five years of drafting experience using Microstation, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, or PLS-POLE
• 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

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• Familiar with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods
• Familiar with computer graphics and automated drawing methods
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.