At least 2 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
71% STARs in role.
Job Description
This role focuses on developing, modifying, and maintaining industrial electrical drawings for a manufacturing control system project. The Electrical Designer will translate technical documentation into accurate electrical schematics, keeps drawing sets current and well organized, and supports electrical and controls engineering teams by delivering high‑quality AutoCAD Electrical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and maintain industrial electrical drawings for manufacturing control system projects using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Translate technical documentation, design notes, and engineering inputs into accurate and clearly structured electrical schematics.
- Create detailed electrical schematics and panel layout drawings that align with project standards and engineering requirements.
- Maintain complete and organized drawing sets, ensuring that all revisions and updates are accurately captured and documented.
- Review and interpret electrical schematics and control system documentation to ensure drawings reflect the intended design and functionality.
- Support electrical and controls engineering teams by providing timely drafting updates and incorporating feedback into drawing revisions.
- Manage multiple drawing updates simultaneously while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to project deadlines.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, proactively identifying and resolving drafting issues within assigned projects.
- Apply strong CAD drafting practices, including effective use of navigation, shortcuts, layers, and project organization tools within AutoCAD Electrical.
Skills & Qualifications
- 2+ years of working experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, including strong foundational CAD drafting skills.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control system documentation.
- Hands-on experience creating electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting project deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing multiple drawing updates.
- Effective organization skills for managing project files and drawing sets within CAD environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting electrical and controls engineering teams with drafting deliverables.
- Familiarity with industrial manufacturing control systems and related documentation.
This is a Contract position based out of Eastlake, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Eastlake,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006155650