Electrical Designer

Actalent • Strongsville, OH • 3h ago

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Description:

Electrical designer will support the design of panels and wiring systems for overhead crane systems. Candidates will be designing panels and electrical schematics in AutoCAD. Will be completing bill of material work, and electrical circuit load calculations.

Developing, updating and modifying electrical schematics and bills of material

Including but not limited to electrical circuit load calculations pertaining to circuit breakers and fusing, VFD sizing, electrical device selections and recommendations

Light Programming of VFDs, PLCs, Smart Relays, etc.

VFD knowledge a plus, will be opportunity to become well versed in VFD operation and troubleshooting

Liaising with clients and other engineers, including mechanical engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications

Assisting with continued research and development efforts on our current and future products and projects

Display an understanding of Variable Frequency Drives and their ancillary devices, i.e. encoders, relays, PLC I/O

Work with the shop assembly personnel to assist in the build process by providing timely solutions to questions which may arise and/or provide solution for problematic operation during the product testing stage

MUST HAVES:

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, EET, or a similar field

3+ years of experience with Electrical Drafting/Designing

Controls Design (panel design / panel layout)

AutoCAD or E-plan design software experience

strong communication and personal skills

NICE TO HAVE:

VFD (variable frequency drives)

Crane or material handling industry experience

PLC programming

Knowledge of NEC, CSA, UL, NFPA and other engineering standards

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Strongsville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Strongsville, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Strongsville,OH.

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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