Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description
The Electrical Designer will design electrical systems for commercial building projects, focusing on power distribution, lighting, grounding, and related systems. This role develops detailed construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit, coordinates closely with other building design disciplines, and supports multiple public-sector projects in a steady, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems for commercial and public building projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and related systems.
Develop and produce detailed construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes.
Assist with system layouts, equipment selection, and design calculations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective designs.
Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural disciplines to achieve fully integrated building systems.
Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications.
Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, project milestones, and quality expectations.
Participate in internal design reviews and collaborate with project teams to resolve design issues and incorporate feedback.
Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, documentation practices, and coordination processes within the team.
Essential Skills
5-20 years of experience in electrical design for building projects, with flexibility to consider candidates with less experience if their background is strong.
Hands-on experience with electrical systems design in the building space, including power distribution and lighting design.
Proficiency in developing construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate electrical design with other disciplines such as mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural.
Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards as they relate to commercial building design.
Experience working on commercial projects, particularly in occupied or public facilities.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with electrical design for public-sector projects such as schools, municipal buildings, and libraries.
Familiarity with MEP and fire protection design environments.
Interest in pursuing EIT or PE licensure, with support available for those seeking these credentials.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, constructible drawings.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary project teams.
Work Environment
This role is based in a 100% in-office setting within a small, approximately 20-person MEP and fire protection firm that focuses on public projects such as schools, municipal buildings, and libraries. The office operates with a relaxed, non-corporate culture and a very steady workflow in the public sector, reducing concerns about unexpected layoffs. Typical start time is flexible between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. The workspace features an open-office concept where everyone works together in a shared area, supported by a large conference room for meetings and collaboration. The environment is casual and friendly, with a close-knit team of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers plus administrative staff. The culture emphasizes work-life balance and appreciation, offering 2 weeks of accrued PTO (with the possibility of 3 weeks depending on tenure), 7 paid holidays (6 standard plus the day after Thanksgiving), and 5 sick days, along with informal flexibility when team members need time off. The firm often provides additional holidays or early departures around occasions such as Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and the 4th of July. The office atmosphere is informal and personable, highlighted by unique team traditions such as a collection of hot sauce bottles displayed in the kitchen.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 Schaumburg,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
