Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

We are seeking a motivated Junior CAD Electrical Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and updating electrical schematics, layouts, and drawings using AutoCAD Electrical/AutoCAD software. You will collaborate closely with designers and engineers on a variety of electrical design projects, with a particular focus on building and designing control panels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules using AutoCAD and/or other CAD software.
• Assist in the development of electrical design packages for projects from concept through construction phases.
• Incorporate redlines and markup feedback from engineers and project managers into drawings.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, industry codes (e.g., NEC, IEC), and client specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to gather design requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing libraries, and documentation.
• Perform basic calculations and checks for accuracy of designs, such as load schedules and voltage drop.
• Support coordination with other disciplines, including mechanical, structural, and architectural, for multidisciplinary projects.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD standards and templates.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer.
• 3+ years of professional experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of UL508A and/or UL698A & Control Panels.
• Understanding of electrical systems, components, and terminology, including power distribution, lighting, controls, and reading engineering drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrical schematics and hardware.
• Familiarity with industry codes such as NEC and IEC.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.