Lead Electrical Designer

Actalent • Leawood, KS • 3h ago

Job Title: Lead Electrical DesignerJob Description

Join our team as a Lead Electrical Designer, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Power Providers Market Sector. Your role will involve supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and contributing to the development of critical infrastructure for today's and tomorrow's challenges.

Responsibilities

Function as a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or in a supervisory role.

Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline.

Contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.

Utilize digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.

Ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

Coordinate efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders.

Supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities.

Essential Skills

Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.

Experience with Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools.

Ability to perform technical tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong understanding of project budgets and schedules.

Proficiency in power systems design, including duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, and lighting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.

Minimum of 15 years of related work experience in the power generation design industry.

Experience with 3D modeling of equipment.

Experience with AGI32 is preferred for lighting design.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite in one of the following locations: Overland Park, Ann Arbor, Houston, Phoenix, Raleigh, Chattanooga, Chicago, Jacksonville, or Gaithersburg. The first 90 days will be in the office five days a week, transitioning to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates should live within 50 miles of the specified locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Leawood, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 hybrid position in Leawood,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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