Electrical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description

This role focuses on hands-on electrical design work using AutoCAD Electrical to develop detailed control panel design drawings that support complex client projects. The Electrical Designer produces high-quality, standards-driven deliverables in a collaborative engineering environment, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers. The position emphasizes disciplined design practices, strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control procedures, and consistent application of drawing standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed control panel drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, including enclosure front views, back plate layouts, detailed views, and cutout details.
• Develop associated wiring diagrams and provide checking support for design deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct all design activities in accordance with regimented quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Produce and revise complete drawing packages in line with project specifications, applicable codes, and relevant standards.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to ensure accurate, integrated, and consistent design outputs.
• Maintain and apply established drawing standards, including title blocks, revision control practices, and documentation protocols.
• Support formal and informal design reviews and incorporate redlines and feedback into updated drawing packages.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedule requirements while maintaining high design quality and compliance with standards.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical with a minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing the software.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a related electrical or control panel design field.
• Ability to prepare detailed control panel drawings, including enclosure layouts, cutout details, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience working within structured quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Capability to manage conflict professionally while balancing multiple schedules and priorities.
• Eligibility to work on client projects that require U.S. citizenship.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Experience with control panel design or industrial electrical design is preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) or similar electrical standards is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers in a project environment.
• Ability to support design reviews, interpret redlines, and incorporate changes accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing standards-compliant, high-quality deliverables.

This position is based in an office environment with a hybrid or remote work option, providing flexibility to balance on-site and off-site work as project needs allow. The role involves extensive use of AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office applications to produce and manage drawing packages and project documentation. The work setting emphasizes collaboration with engineering and project teams, adherence to structured quality assurance and quality control procedures, and consistent application of established drawing standards. The organization offers paid holidays and paid time off as part of a comprehensive benefits package, supporting a balanced and sustainable work-life environment.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $70.00/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 Oak Ridge,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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 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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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.