Electrical Designer

Actalent • Freehold, NJ • 58min ago

Job Description

Develop complete electrical design packages including power distribution one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, I/O wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and field device wiring details using AutoCAD Electrical

Design control panel layouts and enclosure configurations in compliance with UL 508A, NEC (NFPA 70), and NFPA 79

Produce accurate, thoroughly self-verified schematics and panel drawings for use by fabricators and field installation teams

Create and maintain drawing numbering, revision control, and project drawing registers

Size and select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, circuit protection devices, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and other field devices

Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and field instrumentation

Coordinate with purchasing on component procurement, substitutions, and lead time constraints

Evaluate vendor submittals and approve alternate components against design specifications

Develop complete panel layouts including din rail arrangements, wire duct routing, terminal block assignments, and enclosure sizing

Produce UL 508A-compliant panel design packages suitable for third-party fabrication

Define cable and conduit schedules, field device junction box layouts, and interconnect wiring drawings

Design industrial network architectures including EtherNet/IP topologies, DLR ring configurations, and managed switch layouts

Produce network topology diagrams and device addressing documentation

Essential Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating detailed electrical design packages.

In-depth knowledge of UL 508A, NEC (NFPA 70), and NFPA 79 standards.

Experience with component selection and BOM development.

Ability to design and document industrial network architectures.

Strong project support and documentation skills.

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freehold, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Freehold,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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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