Electrical Designer

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in electrical design for industrial and/or commercial facilities.
• Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM
• Electrical design for lighting, power, fire alarm and security systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings and specifications for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM) workflows and coordination processes.
• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations and load analyses under the guidance of a licensed engineer.
• Interest in staying current with evolving electrical technologies and industry trends.

Job Description

The Electrical Designer will support the design and development of efficient, code-compliant electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary project teams to create electrical design solutions, produce detailed drawings and specifications, and assist throughout all phases of project delivery. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects and play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and well-coordinated electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop electrical design solutions that respond to project requirements, applicable codes, client standards, and site constraints.
• Prepare and coordinate electrical drawings and specifications for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure electrical systems integrate seamlessly with architectural, structural, and mechanical designs.
• Produce detailed electrical plans, layouts, schedules, and details using building information modeling (BIM) software such as Autodesk Revit.
• Assist with electrical calculations, load analyses, and design assumptions under the direction of a licensed engineer.
• Develop layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems as required by the project.
• Review architectural and consultant drawings to identify potential conflicts and propose coordinated design solutions.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to address constructability issues and respond to requests for information (RFIs).
• Participate in site visits and support construction-phase services, including design clarifications, revisions, and preparation of as-built documentation.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and maintaining established quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and revision histories.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable building codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Stay current with electrical codes, technologies, and emerging industry trends to continuously improve design quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $33.65/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 onsite position in Lansing,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 : $26 - $34