Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to assist in directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within an assignment. This role involves analyzing engineering schematics, specifications, and related data to determine design factors. You will produce accurate and thoroughly verified electrical device and panel layouts, motor, control, I/O schematics, and bill of materials.

Additionally, you will review designs for compliance with engineering specifications, company standards, and customer contract requirements. This position also includes providing project support to field engineers, project managers, purchasing, and panel fabricators using computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.

• Assist in directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for engineering projects.
• Analyze engineering schematics, specifications, and related data to determine design factors.
• Produce accurate and thoroughly verified electrical device and panel layouts.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering specifications, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
• Provide project support to field engineers, project managers, purchasing, and panel fabricators.
• Use computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
• Communicate task completion status.
• Design and develop layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power distribution.
• Assist in the production of detailed schematics.
• Interface with customers for installation and commissioning support.

• Proficiency in electrical design and AutoCAD software.
• Experience in control panel design, PLC programming, and HMI graphics.
• Knowledge of UL508a, NEC, and NFPA 70e standards.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Basic knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes.
• Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures related to design.

The role is based in an onsite office environment, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM or 7 AM to 4 PM. There is flexibility to explore other markets like Cincinnati, with an option to work in the office three days a week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/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

Final date to receive applications:
February 24, 2026

Workplace Type:
Fully onsite in Louisville, KY.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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