Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Design Engineer

Assist in directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within an assignment. Contribute to analyzing engineering schematics, specifications, and related data to determine design factors. Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts, motor, control, I/O schematics, and bill of materials. Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards, and customer contract requirements.

Provide project support to field engineers, project managers, purchasing, and panel fabricators. Utilize computer‑assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs. Communicate task completion status effectively. Design and develop layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power distribution, assisting in the production of detailed schematics. Interface with customers on a limited basis for installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for engineering project design and completion.
• Analyze engineering schematics and related data to determine design factors.
• Produce accurate electrical device and panel layouts, motor, control, I/O schematics, and bill of materials.
• Review design for compliance with engineering specs, 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 effectively.
• Design and develop layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power distribution.
• Assist in the production of detailed schematics.
• Interface with customers on a limited basis for installation and commissioning support.

• Proficiency in electrical design and AutoCAD software.
• Experience in control panel design and schematic production.
• Knowledge in PLC programming and HMI graphics.
• Understanding of UL508a, NEC, and NFPA 70e regulations.
• 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.

This position is based in an onsite office environment with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, either 8‑5 or 7‑4. Opportunities to explore other markets such as Cincinnati, Atlanta, or Dallas with monthly visits are available.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.

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
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in New Albany, IN. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

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.

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