Electrical Designer

Lead Electrical Designer – Power Generation (MicroStation 3D)

Join a leading infrastructure team supporting power generation projects that help clients navigate a changing energy landscape. This role is focused on 3D electrical physical design for large-scale power generation facilities, delivering high-quality, constructable designs from early planning through detailed engineering and EPC execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical physical design for power generation projects from concept through issue-for-construction (IFC) deliverables.
• Develop and maintain 2D/3D design deliverables in MicroStation, including:
• cable tray layout and routing
• duct bank and underground electrical routing
• raceway, conduit and trench design
• plans, sections, details and model-based documentation
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical and project teams to support quality, constructability and schedule alignment.
• Apply design standards and quality review processes to ensure accurate, complete deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and technicians and support continuous improvement in design workflows and digital execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as an Electrical Designer supporting power generation / power plant projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with MicroStation, including 3D modeling and drawing production.
• Experience producing electrical physical design deliverables for cable tray, duct bank, raceway and conduit systems.
• Strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an EPC environment.
• Experience supporting large, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing or reviewing IFC packages.

Work Environment

You’ll work in a collaborative digital design environment centered on MicroStation and 3D execution, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and dependable power infrastructure solutions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/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 Chattanooga,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $70 - $90