Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Systems DesignerJob Description

As an Electrical Systems Designer, you will be responsible for designing electrical systems, including the development of detailed wiring diagrams and control box layouts that adhere to industry standards and client specifications. You will prepare accurate and timely bills of materials, perform essential electrical calculations for each project, and oversee the execution of electrical engineering projects to ensure system integrity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop control circuits, instrument loops, and PLC ladder logic programs for both standard and custom products.

• Design detailed electrical systems using AutoCAD.

• Support the design department with complex engineering calculations and component sizing.

• Check and approve all electrical drawings from a functional standpoint, ensuring design integrity.

• Prepare precise cost estimates for special electrical designs to support sales quotations and ensure competitive project proposals.

• Interpret and evaluate engineering specifications in collaboration with application engineers to ensure both technical and cost efficiency.

• Prepare material requisitions for project needs and coordinate timely procurement.

• Coordinate with Customer Service, Marketing, Design, and Purchasing to establish and maintain project schedules that meet customer delivery expectations.

• Review customer requests for design changes, assess cost implications, and keep all stakeholders informed.

• Work closely with Field Service personnel to troubleshoot installations and create effective solutions, both domestically and internationally.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming

• AutoCAD

• Controls engineering

• Control panel design

• Allen-Bradley

• Electrical engineering

• Industrial control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

• Understanding of PLC and HMI programming.

• Experience designing control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily office-based with some travel required to the field. You will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $52.00/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 Richmond,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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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