Distribution Design Engineer

4 months ago


Walled Lake, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Distribution Engineer

Job Description

As a Distribution Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work both in the field and hybrid remotely. You will be responsible for developing designs for electronic, electro-mechanical, or mechanical equipment. This includes creating basic data, preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals. You will investigate design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, and contractual specifications. Your role will involve coordinating with other organizations affected by design developments and making layouts of complex assemblies. Additionally, you will check completed layouts and drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards and specifications, while identifying and addressing any design errors or deficiencies. Your decisions will impact project schedules, and you will interact daily with supervisors, peer groups, and customers, requiring effective communication and factual information exchange.

Hard Skills

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Power Delivery

  • AutoCAD

  • CAD tools usage

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Effective communication

  • Judgment in resolving issues

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in WALLED LAKE, MI and some days remote.

Work Environment

You will spend about 10%-20% of your time conducting field inspections and 60%-80% on engineering and development of design packages for construction crews. The remaining time will be dedicated to administrative tasks, planning, and customer follow-up. Expect to spend 2-3 days per week in the office, with other days working remotely.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.



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