Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description
The Electrical Designer supports industrial automation and control projects from initial planning and electrical design through field installation and commissioning. This role is responsible for developing electrical documentation, coordinating project requirements, working directly with customers, and overseeing installation activities in the field.
Responsibilities
Develop complete electrical drawing and documentation packages, including electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control panel layouts, cable and wire schedules, conduit routing and layouts, and field installation details.
Create and revise electrical drawings using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.
Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, define installation scope, and perform site assessments.
Develop project estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and installation needs.
Build Bills of Material (BOMs), cable schedules, device layouts, conduit routing plans, and supporting installation documents.
Partner with engineering teams on control system architecture, electrical design reviews, and overall project planning.
Maintain accurate project documentation for engineering, manufacturing, field teams, and customers.
Plan and coordinate electrical installation activities for industrial automation and control projects.
Direct electrical installers and subcontractors while ensuring work meets company standards, project specifications, and applicable electrical codes.
Coordinate schedules, labor, equipment, and materials with internal teams and customers.
Oversee field installation of industrial control panels, PLC and remote I/O systems, 480V motor power and control wiring, instrumentation and process equipment, sensors and machine safety systems, and Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication networks.
Support system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance testing.
Perform site readiness assessments, installation inspections, and final QA/QC reviews.
Ensure all work follows company safety procedures, NEC requirements, NFPA 70E standards, and customer-specific guidelines.
Essential Skills
Previous experience in industrial electrical installation, controls integration, electrical planning, or related field.
Understanding of industrial control panels, PLC wiring, motor controls, instrumentation, field devices, and industrial communication systems.
Experience developing and interpreting electrical schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, and installation drawings.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and industrial electrical safety standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Proficient in AutoCAD, EPLAN, or comparable electrical CAD software.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a recently updated office attached to a clean manufacturing facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 Mentor, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,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.
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