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Electrical Designer
location Phoenix, Arizona, USA category Manufacturing, Mechanical, & Electrical
24 USD - 48 USD/hour
Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description
As an Electrical Designer, you will develop detailed electrical design drawings and technical documentation for power distribution systems, including switchgear lineups, lighting layouts, grounding, and lightning protection systems. You will be responsible for determining conduit, conductor, and wire sizing, assessing cable tray fills, and performing detailed calculations to ensure system safety and reliability.
Responsibilities
Develop detailed electrical design drawings and technical documentation for power distribution systems.
Determine conduit, conductor, and wire sizing, meticulously accounting for current loads and environmental variables.
Assess cable tray fills to ensure proper cable management, organization, and future scalability.
Perform detailed short circuit and voltage drop calculations to ensure system safety and compliance.
Ensure all electrical designs adhere to local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations.
Apply established electrical design techniques and adapt design concepts as needed.
Collaborate with other Designers, Sr. Engineers, Project Managers, and stakeholders on assigned objectives.
Foster collaboration, communication, and support within multidisciplinary teams to optimize efficiency and quality.
Essential Skills
GED
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Minimum of 2 years of electrical design experience
1+ years of experience working on industrial projects such as data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or oil & gas
Ability to produce power distribution schematics, panel schedules, lighting, and grounding plans
Proficient in interpreting electrical one-line diagrams and creating construction documents
Additional Skills & Qualifications
A.A. or degree in engineering or architecture
Proficiency in Revit, ETAP, and/or EasyPower
5+ years of experience in electrical design
Experience with semiconductor or tool install projects
Work Environment
The role requires working on-site 5 days a week with a flexible start time between 6 AM and 7 AM. The position involves working 40 to 50 hours per week and is eligible for overtime. You will be reporting to the Section Manager as part of a team of approximately 50 employees on-site. The work environment is dynamic and offers opportunities for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $48.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.
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