Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Actalent in Southaven, MS is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create, update, and maintain electrical schematics for power generation and data center infrastructure. You will work with engineers to ensure accuracy, implement redlines, and manage documentation control on a large, fast-paced project.

Qualifications include 5+ years drafting electrical schematics, 6+ years in power/industrial environments, proficiency with AutoCAD, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience creating and modifying electrical schematics and electrical drawings.
• Minimum 6 years of experience with electrical drafting in power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical drafting and updating electrical documentation.
• Experience working with power distribution systems, utilities, substations, transmission, power plants, or large industrial facilities.
• Experience with high voltage systems and electrical infrastructure in industrial or utility environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering redlines and accurately incorporate revisions into controlled drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation control and drawing accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple drawing revisions and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training and quickly become productive.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with engineers and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and modify electrical schematics and drawings for power generation, distribution, and data center infrastructure systems.
• Work closely with electrical engineers to translate design concepts into accurate and detailed electrical drawings.
• Interpret engineering redlines and incorporate revisions into controlled drawings while maintaining version integrity.
• Maintain accurate and organized electrical documentation, ensuring consistency and compliance with project standards.
• Support critical power systems, including power plants, substations, utilities, transmission and distribution, and other high-power applications.
• Update electrical documentation to reflect design changes, field modifications, and ongoing construction activities.
• Manage multiple drawing revisions simultaneously and ensure timely delivery of updated documentation.
• Collaborate directly with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to clarify design intent and resolve documentation issues.
• Ensure drawing control processes are followed during construction and expansion phases to support reliable project execution.
• Work independently with minimal training, quickly adapting to a fast-paced and evolving project environment.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Electrical drafting

AutoCAD

Power distribution

High voltage

Redline interpretation

Documentation control

Independent work

Team communication

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

This role supports a large-scale power generation and data center infrastructure project by creating, updating, and maintaining electrical schematics and documentation for critical power systems. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure drawing accuracy, incorporate engineering redlines, and maintain strict documentation control throughout an active construction and expansion effort. The position offers high visibility, a fast-paced environment, and the opportunity to contribute to one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and modify electrical schematics and drawings for power generation, distribution, and data center infrastructure systems.

• Work closely with electrical engineers to translate design concepts into accurate and detailed electrical drawings.

• Interpret engineering redlines and incorporate revisions into controlled drawings while maintaining version integrity.

• Maintain accurate and organized electrical documentation, ensuring consistency and compliance with project standards.

• Support critical power systems, including power plants, substations, utilities, transmission and distribution, and other high-power applications.

• Update electrical documentation to reflect design changes, field modifications, and ongoing construction activities.

• Manage multiple drawing revisions simultaneously and ensure timely delivery of updated documentation.

• Collaborate directly with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to clarify design intent and resolve documentation issues.

• Ensure drawing control processes are followed during construction and expansion phases to support reliable project execution.

• Work independently with minimal training, quickly adapting to a fast-paced and evolving project environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience creating and modifying electrical schematics and electrical drawings.

• Minimum 6 years of experience with electrical drafting in power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments preferred.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical drafting and updating electrical documentation.

• Experience working with power distribution systems, utilities, substations, transmission, power plants, or large industrial facilities.

• Experience with high voltage systems and electrical infrastructure in industrial or utility environments.

• Ability to interpret engineering redlines and accurately incorporate revisions into controlled drawings.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation control and drawing accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple drawing revisions and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to work independently with minimal training and quickly become productive.

• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with engineers and field personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center electrical systems and critical power infrastructure.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design tools.

• Experince in high-power, high-voltage environments such as power plants, substations, or large industrial facilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment where contributions have immediate impact.

• Interest in long-term employment opportunities and potential contract-to-hire conversion.

• Desire to work on cutting-edge power generation and data infrastructure projects with significant visibility.

• Comfort operating within aggressive project schedules and evolving priorities.

• Strong collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering and field operations setting.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role in the Southaven, MS / Greater Memphis area within a collaborative engineering environment. Per diem is available for qualified candidates. You will work in a fast-paced project atmosphere with aggressive schedules and an expected workload of approximately 5060 hours per week. The position involves direct interaction with electrical engineers, project teams, and field operations on a high-growth infrastructure project with evolving priorities. You will gain exposure to large-scale electrical systems, critical infrastructure, and advanced power generation and data center technologies, while benefiting from strong leadership support, significant project visibility, and a streamlined interview process. Salary is negotiable depending on pertinent experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Southaven, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully onsite position in Southaven,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.

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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.