Electrical Designer

Job Description

Job Title:

Electrical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to create detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD for electrical builds, modification projects, and upgrades or customization as per client specifications. The role involves maintaining CAD standards, learning client-specific equipment, and ensuring accurate and timely production of drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD for various projects.
• Track and prioritize assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain company CAD standards and templates.
• Learn and apply knowledge of electrical equipment, client-specific standards, and NEC guidelines.
• Read and analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and plans.
• Produce accurate drawings promptly and independently.
• Evaluate designs for constructability and estimate material usage.
• Create a bill of materials for design products.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• 2+ years of experience in AutoCAD 2D Design.
• Experience with medium and low voltage equipment design, including relay/control panels.
• Familiarity with power distribution and low voltage systems.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with control panel and relay panel design.
• Understanding of steel fabrication and building enclosures.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in a newly expanded 780,000 sqft facility in Houston, TX, working Monday to Friday with flexible start times between 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. A minimum of an 8-hour workday is required, with most drafters working close to 50 hours per week. Designers will handle 8-9 projects at a time, paired with engineers to provide updates and communicate with clients and production staff.

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 $27.00 - $30.00/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.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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 Clearly Rated 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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 Ar