Electrical Designer

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer works under the guidance of electrical engineers to develop accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams that meet customer, manufacturing, regulatory, and project requirements. This role also creates and maintains detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs), wire lists, and terminal block drawings, ensuring that all documentation supports efficient production and complies with applicable electrical standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with electrical engineers to develop clear and accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams that align with customer specifications, manufacturing needs, regulatory requirements, and overall project objectives.
• Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure all components are correctly specified, documented, and available for manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed wire lists and terminal block drawings to support efficient panel wiring, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical to produce and revise electrical design drawings and documentation in accordance with project standards and best practices.
• Apply relevant electrical standards, codes, and best practices when developing designs to support safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve design issues, incorporate feedback, and improve the clarity and manufacturability of electrical documentation.
• Ensure that all design files and documentation are organized, accurate, and up to date throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience using AutoCAD Electrical, including academic, co-op, or internship experience.
• Proficiency in developing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Background in electrical design or electrical engineering, with the ability to interpret and produce technical drawings and documentation.
• Ability to create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), wire lists, and terminal block drawings with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS or AS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design Technology, or a related field.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and production teams in a design or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple design tasks and revisions.
• Effective communication skills for discussing technical details and design changes with team members.

Work Environment

This role offers the option to work from either the West Chester site or the Harleysville site. The position operates in a professional engineering and design environment that uses AutoCAD Electrical and related tools to produce detailed electrical documentation. The work involves close collaboration with electrical engineers and other technical staff in an office or lab setting that supports design, review, and coordination activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harleysville, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Harleysville, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Harleysville,PA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 : $30 - $40