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Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer will engage in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, and the creation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position involves working on diverse projects with a wide range of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

+ Design electrical projects, including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.

+ Follow all company, client, and project design and drafting standards.

+ Plan and develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

+ Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.

+ Implement changes to designs or sketches and apply redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.

+ Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.

+ Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

+ Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule.

+ Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.

+ Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics.

+ Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

+ Ensure clear and concise written and verbal communications as it relates to project client coordination.

+ Comply with all policies and standards.

Essential Skills

+ Extensive experience in electrical design and physical design.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD electrical design.

+ Familiarity with Microstation, Revit, Inventor, and other related software.

+ Experience in substation engineering, power delivery, and protection & control.

+ Ability to perform high voltage and utility design.

+ Experience with conduit and lighting calculation software.

+ Strong understanding of power distribution and relay systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in drafting/design with 7+ years of related experience, OR Associate degree with 8+ years of related experience, OR High School diploma with a minimum of 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

+ 7+ years of AutoCAD design experience.

+ Advanced ability to utilize 2D & 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings and designs.

+ Understanding of engineering calculations, design, and design systems.

+ Experience in substation and capital project design is preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in a consulting, professional engineering firm environment with a team of approximately 15 engineers and project managers working in downtown Lexington. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working from home, after integration into the team. The office operates in a business casual dress code. Occasional site visits are required, with approximately 5% travel involving one-day visits locally with no overnight stays. The team is highly collaborative, both within the Lexington team and across the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $46.99/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 Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

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.