Electrical Designer

Actalent • Chicago, IL • 8h ago

Join Us as an Electrical Designer - Power Up Your Career!

Are you ready to design the future? We're looking for a passionate Electrical Designer to bring innovation, precision, and energy to our dynamic team. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a tangible impact across diverse industries, this is your moment.

What You'll Do

As a key player in our engineering team, you'll lead the charge on high-impact projects from concept to completion. Your expertise will shape everything from power systems and lighting layouts to protection and control systems. You'll collaborate across disciplines, drive design excellence, and help deliver cutting-edge solutions that power progress.

Your mission includes:

Crafting electrical schematics, grid layouts, and facility designs that set industry standards.

Leading the creation of production drawings with precision and creativity.

Applying advanced techniques to solve non-routine design challenges.

Reviewing reports and test results to inform smart design decisions.

Ensuring every design meets rigorous quality, budget, and schedule benchmarks.

Developing detailed wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.

Keeping project documentation organized and accessible.

What You Bring

Expertise in electrical engineering and design principles.

Mastery of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and SmartPlant 3D.

Advanced skills in 2D/3D design applications.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Proven experience in utilities, CAD, layout design, construction, and project control.

Your Background

Degree in drafting technology or related field with 7+ years of experience.

Or 8+ years with an Associate degree.

Or 9+ years of progressive detailing and design experience with a high school diploma.

Deep knowledge of design systems, calculations, and industry standards.

Why You'll Love It Here

Work on diverse, high-profile projects that challenge and inspire.

Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a supportive, innovative environment.

Grow your skills with access to the latest tools and technologies.

Make a real impact in industries that matter.

Ready to electrify your career? Apply now and let's build something extraordinary together.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern office located in downtown Chicago, IL, with a dynamic and collaborative workplace culture. The office is 90% to 95% onsite with occasional travel (5%). Employees are eligible for the flexible 9/80 schedule. The company provides extensive training and is committed to career development. The office is located near Willis Tower, with plans for expansion to a fourth floor.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.80 - $49.50/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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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