Electrical Designer

Electrical Design Engineer

Develop detailed electrical design drawings and technical documentation for power distribution systems, including switchgear lineups, lighting layouts, grounding, and lightning protection systems.

Determine conduit, conductor, and wire sizing, meticulously accounting for current loads and environmental variables.

Assess cable tray fills methodically to guarantee proper cable management, organization, and future scalability.

Perform detailed short circuit calculations to accurately determine fault currents, select appropriate protective devices, and ensure system safety and reliability.

Perform precise voltage drop calculations to ensure electrical system stability and compliance with industry standards.

Ensure all electrical designs strictly adhere to pertinent local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations.

Apply established electrical design techniques, such as load flow analysis and fault current calculations, and exercise discernment in adapting and modifying design concepts as needed.

Uphold quality control by adhering to company and team electrical design standards and industry best practices.

Work with other Designers, Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.

Foster collaboration, communication, strategy, and support within your team, multidisciplinary groups (Mechanical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.), and inter-company teams to optimize efficiency, quality, and resource use.

Qualifications

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical design

Experience with industrial projects or similar, such as data centers and oil & gas

Ability to produce power distribution schematics and panel schedules

Proficient in interpreting electrical one-line diagrams and creating construction documents

A.A. or degree in engineering or architecture preferred

Proficiency in Revit, ETAP, and EasyPower is a plus

Experience with semiconductor or tool install projects

Work Environment

The role requires working 5 days on-site with a start time between 6AM to 7AM, offering flexibility. You will work 40 to 50 hours per week with eligibility for overtime. The position reports to the Section Manager, and you will be part of a team of about 50 employees on-site. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $48.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.