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Actalent Electrical Designer in Birmingham, Alabama
Job Title: Electrical Designer SRJob Description
The Electrical Designer SR position is ideal for experienced individuals with over 7 years of related experience and an associate degree in electrical design, drafting technology, or a related field. This role involves developing comprehensive electrical designs and collaborating with project teams to ensure the completion of design objectives.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives.
Develop electrical designs, including system layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks Electrical to create and modify electrical drawings.
Maintain proficiency in design software and stay updated on software enhancements.
Design electrical systems for industrial machinery, building systems, automation, or other applications.
Specify and select electrical components, equipment, and materials.
Ensure that electrical designs adhere to industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and architects, to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
Address design-related issues and provide design solutions.
Create and maintain organized documentation of electrical designs, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables.
Perform quality checks and reviews of electrical designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project goals.
Essential Skills
Experience as an Electrical Designer or a similar role.
Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design.
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices.
Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as NEC and IEEE.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality electrical designs.
Ability to collaborate within a team and with project stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus.
Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and/or vendors.
Work Environment
This position offers a remote work environment with occasional travel to the energy center.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.