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Electrical Designer

Actalent
Lawrence, KS Contractor
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer plays a crucial role in designing and implementing electrical systems. This position involves creating power distribution systems, including riser diagrams and panel schedules, and designing low voltage infrastructure for IT and security systems. Additionally, the role encompasses lighting design, including fixture selection, controls, and performing lighting calculations, as well as designing low-voltage systems such as fire alarms, security, and controls. The engineer will also be responsible for calculating loads, fault current, and voltage drop, and conducting field surveys and providing construction phase support.

Responsibilities

  • Design power distribution systems with riser diagrams and panel schedules.
  • Create low voltage infrastructure designs for IT and security systems.
  • Develop lighting design, including fixture selection, controls, and lighting calculations.
  • Design low-voltage systems, including fire alarms, security, and controls.
  • Calculate electrical loads, fault current, and voltage drop.
  • Conduct field surveys and support during the construction phase.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in MEP and electrical design.
  • Experience with Revit software.
  • Minimum of .5 years of electrical design experience.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and client relationship skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong work ethic and solid organizational skills.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a close-knit team of 10 employees in a bullpen-like office setting, fostering a very family-oriented culture. The company is open to offering relocation packages to move to Lawrence and provides generous full-time benefits. After demonstrating an ability to perform, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 Lawrence,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 : $27 - $35

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