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Electrical Designer – 100% Remote
100% REMOTE | Midstream Natural Gas | EPCM Projects
We’re hiring an Electrical Designer with 5 years of experience to support midstream natural gas facilities (compressor stations, metering stations, piping systems). This is a true design role (not drafting only) with full project ownership from layout through final deliverables—all while working 100% remotely.
What You’ll Do
- Design electrical layouts for grounding, duct banks, conduit, cable tray, and lighting
- Develop full drawing packages:
- One-lines, power plans, grounding plans
- Cable tray & duct bank layouts
- Lighting plans, details, sections, and elevations
- Perform basic electrical calculations to support designs
- Apply design codes, standards, and client specs
- Coordinate with engineers, PMs, clients, and vendors
- Maintain clean, well-organized drawing revisions
- Support projects through all EPCM phases (design → construction support)
What You Need
- 5 years of electrical design experience (designer-level, not just drafting)
- Strong AutoCAD Electrical (2D) experience
- Experience with natural gas, utility, or industrial power projects
- (or clearly transferable experience)
- Ability to independently produce complete electrical drawing packages
- Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and layouts
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced EPCM environment
Nice to Have
- Medium or high-voltage experience
- Oil & gas, pipeline, or compressor station project background
- Power distribution, panels, or “inside the fence” facility experience
Why This Role
- 100% remote
- Long-term, stable project pipeline
- Exposure to full EPCM project lifecycle
- Work on complex, real-world energy infrastructure
- Flexible, supportive engineering culture
This is a Permanent position based out of New Orleans, LA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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)
This is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $30 - $60