Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Operator Job Description
This role focuses primarily on using AutoCAD to modify existing electrical designs while supporting panel building and testing in a combined office and shop environment. As familiarity with departmental standards grows, the position will expand to include designing electrical schematics from scratch and gaining hands-on exposure to PLC programming and AutoCAD Electrical. This opportunity is ideal for an electrical design professional who enjoys both detailed CAD work and occasional hands-on shop involvement in a modern, growth-oriented setting.
Responsibilities
- Modify existing electrical designs using AutoCAD after developing a strong understanding of company requirements and standards.
- Create and update electrical schematics to support production schedules and ensure designs meet functional and safety expectations.
- Develop capabilities to design electrical schematics from scratch as knowledge of internal processes, products, and systems increases.
- Collaborate with office and shop personnel to ensure electrical designs align with practical build requirements and production needs.
- Assist with building electrical panels in the shop, including wiring, layout, and component placement, particularly during the initial training period.
- Support panel testing activities in the shop to verify correct operation and troubleshoot issues as needed.
- Maintain accurate and organized design documentation, drawings, and revisions to support repeatability and future modifications.
- Participate in on-the-job training for PLC programming and AutoCAD Electrical to broaden technical capabilities over time.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by suggesting design or process enhancements based on hands-on experience in both office and shop environments.
Essential Skills
- 25 years of electrical design experience, preferably focused on industrial or panel-based systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD software for creating and modifying electrical drawings and schematics.
- Ability and willingness to assist with building electrical panels in the shop as needed, especially during the initial phase of the role.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics and components sufficient to interpret, modify, and validate designs.
- Capability to work effectively in both office and shop environments and to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, documentation, and revision control.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus and may be developed further through on-the-job training.
- Familiarity with PLC programming is preferred but not required; training opportunities are available for motivated candidates.
- Interest in growing from modifying existing designs to independently creating new electrical schematics from scratch.
- Comfort working in a startup-style environment that values adaptability, initiative, and continuous learning.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning new tools, technologies, and processes.
Work Environment
The role is based primarily in a combined office and shop setting, with approximately 9598% of the time spent on-site. The shop is a brand-new, air-conditioned and heated facility where electrical panels are built and tested, providing a comfortable and modern workspace. The position follows a Monday to Friday schedule, totaling 40 hours per week, within a startup environment that emphasizes growth, collaboration, and hands-on learning. The work involves regular interaction with both office-based design activities and shop-floor panel assembly and testing, offering a balanced mix of technical and practical responsibilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Spartanburg,SC. 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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