Electrical Controls Designer

Electrical Controls Drafter/Designer

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Drafter/Designer to develop AutoCAD electrical standard drawings for control panel layouts, assembly, BOM, and IO wiring diagrams. The role involves Database & Catalog Management and customization per ICS standards. The ideal candidate will also be competent in completing electrical connections to components within the drawing package.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical design templates and libraries, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to develop detailed electrical system designs from sketches, specifications, and other data.
• Assist in selecting electrical components and materials.
• Manage and prioritize multiple design projects to meet deadlines.
• Work closely with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Prepare and review design documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Create a Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, and footage for PDC buildings, MV & LV electrical equipment, and control systems.
• Develop Electrical Area Classification plans and details.
• Route cables in cable tray systems and calculate cable tray fill with minimal guidance.
• Create tray routing plans and understand Instrument Cable Block diagrams.
• Create instrument installation details using engineering data sheets with minimal guidance.
• Perform fieldwork to obtain accurate information and create sketches for project design.
• Produce conduit and grounding drawings.
• Calculate cable lengths and conduit fill.
• Perform corrections to drawings such as P&ID's, Grounding Plan, Cable Routing Plans, Tray Plans, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I details, Building Layouts, and Loop Diagrams.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience in MCC, PDC, and control panel design.
• Ability to perform quality control reviews and revisions of drawings.
• Strong skills in CAD design and documentation best practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in drafting control system architecture diagrams and network topology.
• Ability to draft control system schematics, panel layouts, and assembly diagrams.
• Proficiency in producing MV/LV switchgear layouts and elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.
• Strong collaboration skills to coordinate with designers and engineers and liaise with contractors, suppliers, and clients.

Work Environment

This role requires a blend of office-based work and fieldwork as needed, depending on project requirements. The work involves using CAD software to produce detailed electrical designs and coordinating with various project stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of electrical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.