REMOTE Electrical Designer

Job Title: Electrical Designer SR

Job 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 corporate office in Birmingham, Alabama.

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.