Electrical Designer

Job Title:

Electrical Designer

Job Description:

This position requires an experienced Electrical Designer with 5-7 years of related experience and an associate degree in electrical engineering, electrical design, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is a plus. The role involves developing and modifying electrical designs and layouts using CAD software and ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives.
• Develop electrical designs, including system layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks Electrical) to create and modify electrical drawings.
• Maintain proficiency in design software and stay updated on software enhancements.
• Design electrical systems for industrial machinery, building systems, automation, or other applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure electrical designs adhere to industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and updates as necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and architects, to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
• Address design-related issues and provide design solutions.
• Create and maintain organized documentation of electrical designs, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables.
• Perform quality checks and reviews of electrical designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project goals.

Essential Skills:

• Experience as an Electrical Designer or a similar role.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality electrical designs.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and with project stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus.
• Experience with detailed design of battery systems, chargers, inverters, UPS, and DC Fuse Panels.
• Seven or more years of experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and CAD Overlay.
• The capability of preparing single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams with little oversight.

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.00/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 hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.

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Salary : $40 - $47