Electrical Designer

Job Title: Electrical Designer Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer with strong EPLAN expertise to support the design and development of power generation, switchgear, controls, and electrical distribution systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing, Operations, and Project Management teams to create complete electrical drawing packages and support projects through design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment. This position offers broad visibility across the full project lifecycle while contributing to large-scale power generation and mission-critical electrical infrastructure initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed electrical design packages using EPLAN for power generation, switchgear, control systems, and electrical distribution projects.
- Create and update electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, terminal plans, and bills of materials.
- Design and support control panel layouts and wiring for generator controls, switchgear, PLC systems, industrial controls, and power distribution equipment.
- Support the design and integration of generator control systems, power distribution systems, switchgear, and industrial control systems to meet project requirements.
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing, operations, and project management teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of design packages.
- Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and revision control in accordance with internal standards and project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and perform quality checks on electrical drawings and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and field teams, including troubleshooting issues related to electrical designs, control panels, and wiring.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards, codes, and project specifications, including relevant control panel and switchgear standards such as UL 508A.
- Prepare and organize technical documentation to support testing, commissioning, and deployment of power generation and electrical infrastructure systems.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of electrical design experience in an industrial, power generation, utilities, data center, or control systems environment.
- Strong proficiency with EPLAN, including the ability to create, modify, and maintain comprehensive electrical drawing packages.
- Hands-on experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and electrical layouts.
- Experience creating and detailing control panel drawings, including layouts, component selection, and wiring details.
- Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems and industrial controls, including generator controls, switchgear, PLC controls, and power distribution equipment.
- Familiarity with standards and best practices for control panel design and switchgear, including UL 508A or similar standards.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and project management teams.
- Strong documentation skills, including maintaining accurate drawings, revision histories, and technical records.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with power generation projects, utilities, data centers, switchgear, or complex control systems preferred.
- Experience supporting generator control systems, industrial control systems, and mission-critical power infrastructure.
- Ability to participate in and contribute to design reviews, providing constructive feedback and technical insight.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects and changing priorities.
- Interest in helping modernize critical power infrastructure and working on large-scale electrical infrastructure initiatives.
Work Environment
You will work in a fast-paced engineering environment that offers a mix of office and production floor interaction. The role involves frequent collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and project management teams, providing exposure to the full lifecycle of power generation and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You can expect to interact with modern design tools such as EPLAN and to engage with real-world equipment on the production floor, including generator controls, switchgear, and industrial control systems. The environment emphasizes teamwork, cross-functional communication, and hands-on involvement in the design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of critical power systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/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 Raleigh, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC. 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.

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 [email protected] 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.