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Now Hiring: Electrical Designer

Lead. Innovate. Shape the Systems That Power the Future.

Are you an experienced Electrical Designer with deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering high‑performance building systems? Do you enjoy mentoring others, owning complex projects, and working within a team that values excellence, collaboration, and long-term growth?

If so — we want to meet you.

We’re seeking a skilled, detail‑oriented Electrical Designer to take a leading role in designing lighting, power, and systems packages across a wide variety of building types. From advanced electrical rooms to full-scale distribution system design, you’ll be at the center of some of our most impactful and technically challenging projects.

What You’ll Do

In this high‑impact role, you will:

+ Independently design full electrical systems using company standards, templates, and project-specific requirements.

+ Perform detailed load calculations, voltage drop analyses, and electrical distribution layouts.

+ Coordinate and develop complex electrical rooms and advanced electrical system configurations.

+ Conduct ComCheck lighting calculations to ensure code compliance.

+ Apply NEC and other codes with confidence and precision.

+ Lead project coordination efforts and manage documentation.

+ Attend project meetings and represent the company with professionalism.

+ Review shop drawings independently and provide clear, actionable feedback.

+ Offer guidance, redlines, and training to Level 1 and Level 2 engineers.

+ Help onboard junior team members and contribute to a supportive, growth‑oriented team culture.

What You Bring

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ 6+ years of electrical design experience.

+ Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

+ Experience preparing lighting, power, and systems design packages.

+ Deep knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and energy codes.

+ Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work.

Bonus Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong professional communication and presentation skills.

+ Excellent organization and time management abilities.

+ Experience attending client meetings and coordinating with consultants.

+ EIT and PE

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our office offers a collaborative, engaging, and supportive environment designed for both productivity and well‑being:

+ Hybrid schedule: work from home 1–2 days per week.

+ Flexible hours: 8–5 or 8:30–5:30.

+ A modern office featuring a game room and gym to keep work-life balance strong.

+ A culture of belonging, teamwork, and long-term career development — with an average employee tenure of 12+ years.

+ Comprehensive benefits and perks that reflect how much we value our team.

+ Ongoing learning opportunities and personalized career development paths.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $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 hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.