Entry Level Designer

Job Description

Responsible for performing detailed design work, including the preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for review and approval by the responsible engineer.

Responsibilities

• Possess a thorough knowledge of practices and procedures in areas such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Protective Relaying, Transmission Design, Substation Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Surveying, GIS and Mapping, and CADD.
• Perform design-related duties with minimal supervision, including preparing manual or computer-assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and minimal errors.
• Provide design services that require a full understanding of drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Participate in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluations, and requisitions.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and design development to meet project schedules.
• Acquire on-site field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Autocad, Design, Distribution design, Power distribution, and Drafting.
• Experience in Field Data Collection and Analysis.
• Some utility design experience is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in engineering technology/drafting/or design technical field preferred.
• 0-1 year of experience
• Demonstrated leadership and technical capability to perform job duties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Requirements

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 fully onsite position in Akron,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.