Electrical Technician

Job Title:

Electrical Designer

Job Description

What You'll Do

You won't just be sitting at a desk. You will be the technical bridge between the client's needs and a finished set of prints.

Responsibilities

* Walk the Site:
Perform fieldwork to identify components and research existing equipment-you'll still get your boots dirty, just with a clipboard instead of a bender.

* Design for Real Life:
Develop power distribution and control concepts that actually work for the guys in the field.

* Estimate with Accuracy:
Use your knowledge of labor and materials to create construction cost estimates that hit the mark.

* Master the Code:
Apply NEC and NFPA standards to ensure every design is safe and compliant.

* Collaborate:
Work side-by-side with Project Managers and Engineers who respect your hands-on perspective.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Knowledge of the heavy industrial field

* AutoCAD Exposure is a plus

* Experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.

* Ability to read power and motor control circuits.

* Experience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment.

* Knowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment.

* Working knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations.

* Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.

Work Environment

The role is fully onsite at the corporate office in Midlothian, VA. We offer a fast-paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package. Benefits include health care, paid time off and holidays, flexible work schedules, work-life balance, paid overtime, performance-based bonuses, 401K match, and tuition reimbursement.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midlothian, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.30/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 Midlothian,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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 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.

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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.