Electrical Designer
Actalent, Houston, TX, United States
Electrical Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Junior CAD Electrical Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and updating electrical schematics, layouts, and drawings using AutoCAD Electrical/AutoCAD software. You will collaborate closely with designers and engineers on a variety of electrical design projects, with a particular focus on building and designing control panels.
Responsibilities
Prepare and revise electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules using AutoCAD and/or other CAD software.
Assist in the development of electrical design packages for projects from concept through construction phases.
Incorporate redlines and markup feedback from engineers and project managers into drawings.
Ensure drawings comply with company standards, industry codes (e.g., NEC, IEC), and client specifications.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to gather design requirements and resolve technical issues.
Maintain organized project files, drawing libraries, and documentation.
Perform basic calculations and checks for accuracy of designs, such as load schedules and voltage drop.
Support coordination with other disciplines, including mechanical, structural, and architectural, for multidisciplinary projects.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD standards and templates.
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer.
3+ years of professional experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
Knowledge of UL508A and/or UL698A & Control Panels.
Understanding of electrical systems, components, and terminology, including power distribution, lighting, controls, and reading engineering drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with electrical schematics and hardware.
Familiarity with industry codes such as NEC and IEC.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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.
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 Houston, TX.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and revise electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules using AutoCAD and/or other CAD software.
Assist in the development of electrical design packages for projects from concept through construction phases.
Incorporate redlines and markup feedback from engineers and project managers into drawings.
Ensure drawings comply with company standards, industry codes (e.g., NEC, IEC), and client specifications.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to gather design requirements and resolve technical issues.
Maintain organized project files, drawing libraries, and documentation.
Perform basic calculations and checks for accuracy of designs, such as load schedules and voltage drop.
Support coordination with other disciplines, including mechanical, structural, and architectural, for multidisciplinary projects.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD standards and templates.
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer.
3+ years of professional experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
Knowledge of UL508A and/or UL698A & Control Panels.
Understanding of electrical systems, components, and terminology, including power distribution, lighting, controls, and reading engineering drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with electrical schematics and hardware.
Familiarity with industry codes such as NEC and IEC.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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.
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 Houston, TX.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.
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