Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical designs for low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and control panels.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to develop designs that fully meet technical and functional requirements.
• Create one-line and three-line power distribution drawings and detailed electrical schematics for control systems.
• Size electrical components such as transformers, current transformers, fuses, cabling, bussing, and circuit breakers in accordance with UL 891 and NEC standards.
• Develop sequences of operation and testing plans for power distribution and control equipment.
• Support manufacturing teams by providing clear documentation and guidance to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Assist testing and quality teams to validate that equipment meets design intent, standards, and customer expectations.
• Support field service teams with technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues.
• Configure and program devices such as PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), protective relays, transfer switches, circuit breakers, and controllers.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver optimized and cost-effective solutions.
• Support the development of custom engineering solutions for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and panel systems.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and codes, including UL, IEEE/ANSI, and NEC/NFPA 70E, throughout the design process.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of relevant electrical design experience (preferred).
• 1+ years of control panel exposure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for creating and modifying electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical for 3D and 2D electrical design and panel layout.
• Experience with EPLAN or similar electrical design tools.
• Strong electrical engineering in panel design, electrical design, and control systems.
• Ability to design and interpret electrical schematics for control panels and power distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, IEEE/ANSI standards, and NEC/NFPA 70E requirements.
• Ability to size and specify electrical components for low and medium voltage applications.
• Capability to develop sequences of operation and test plans for power distribution and control equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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 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.