Electrical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Substation Designer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Substation Designer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting a diverse portfolio of industrial, utility, commercial, and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lead the development of electrical design deliverables, prepare construction documents, and collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, protection and controls, and facility design projects from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs, drawings, and construction documents for Electrical Substation projects.
• Create electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting systems, protection and control diagrams, and facility/site electrical designs.
• Perform design calculations and equipment sizing for electrical systems and components.
• Prepare and revise engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other design software.
• Analyze project requirements, specifications, reports, and test data to support design development.
• Apply applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements throughout the design process.
• Review design deliverables for quality, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project schedules and budgets.
• Incorporate redlines, markups, and design revisions into project documentation.
• Develop conduit and grounding layouts, panel wiring diagrams, and relay schematics.
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, revisions, and documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to support project execution.
• Communicate technical information clearly through written documentation and client interactions.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Associate/Bachelors in Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology a plus
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong experience developing both 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical design principles, calculations, and systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical codes, standards, and specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting utility, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure electrical projects.
• Familiarity with power distribution, protection and control systems, grounding systems, and electrical equipment layouts.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and design technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maitland, FL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $53.00/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 Maitland, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Maitland,FL.

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.

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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.