Electrical Designer

Actalent • Midlothian, VA • 4h ago

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

What You'll Do

You won't just be sitting at a desk. You will be the technical bridge between the client's needs and a finished set of prints.

Responsibilities

Walk the Site: Perform fieldwork to identify components and research existing equipment-you'll still get your boots dirty, just with a clipboard instead of a bender.

Design for Real Life: Develop power distribution and control concepts that actually work for the guys in the field.

Estimate with Accuracy: Use your knowledge of labor and materials to create construction cost estimates that hit the mark.

Master the Code: Apply NEC and NFPA standards to ensure every design is safe and compliant.

Collaborate: Work side-by-side with Project Managers and Engineers who respect your hands-on perspective.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of the heavy industrial field

AutoCAD Exposure is a plus

Experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.

Ability to read power and motor control circuits.

Experience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment.

Knowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Working knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations.

Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.

Work Environment

The role is fully onsite at the corporate office in Midlothian, VA. We offer a fast-paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package. Benefits include health care, paid time off and holidays, flexible work schedules, work-life balance, paid overtime, performance-based bonuses, 401K match, and tuition reimbursement.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midlothian, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.30/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 Midlothian,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

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

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

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.

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