What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER NEEDED | ONSITE OR HYBRID (see work details) | BASED IN LOUISVILLE, KY
Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer who will be responsible for assisting in directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for the design, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects. The role involves analyzing engineering schematics, specifications, and related data to determine design factors, while producing accurate electrical device and panel layouts. The engineer will also ensure designs comply with engineering specifications, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing engineering schematics, specifications, and related data to determine design factors.
- Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts, motor, control, I/O schematics, and bill of materials.
- Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
- Provide project support to field engineers, project managers, purchasing, and panel fabricators.
- Use computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
- Design and develop layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power distribution.
- Assist in the production of detailed schematics.
- Interface with customers to provide installation and commissioning support and design modifications.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Electrical Design and AutoCAD.
- Experience with control system and control panel design.
- Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI graphics, UL508a, and NEC standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Basic knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508a, NEC, and NFPA 70e.
- Understanding of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures related to design.
Work Environment
This position is based in an onsite office environment with standard hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM or 7 AM to 4 PM. Opportunities exist to explore markets in cities such as Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Dallas, with the ability to visit the main office once a month.
Job Type & Location
This is based out of Louisville, Kentucky - Candidate's residing outside of Louisville will be asked to either relocate or consider traveling to our client's facility in Louisville for 1 week each month to work onsite.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.
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 New Albany,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.
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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $38 - $55