Electrical Designer

Actalent; Dakota City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Dakota City, IA, seeks an Electrical Designer to draft and design electrical systems for material handling equipment using AutoCAD. You will develop detailed electrical drawings, control system layouts, and project documentation, collaborating with engineering and integration teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include producing manufacturing and field assembly drawings, supporting onsite equipment integration, and ensuring adherence to OSHA safety standards while

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electrical design or related field required.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and automation projects preferred.
• Proven ability to produce detailed electrical drawings and control system layouts.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical drafting and design using AutoCAD, creating/modifying detailed drawings.
• Design electrical control systems under supervision, ensuring project requirements and standards.
• Produce complete electrical documentation for material handling and bag equipment.
• Support shop floor integration through hands-on collaboration with engineering teams.
• Follow safety rules and maintain high accuracy with minimal errors.

Skills

Electrical drafting

PLC knowledge

Ladder logic

Allen-Bradley experience

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Education

Two-year degree in electrical design or related field

5+ years of electrical design experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Designer

The Electrical Designer provides detailed electrical drafting and design using AutoCAD to support the development of material handling equipment, bag filling equipment, and bag palletizers. This role focuses on designing electrical control systems in accordance with established drafting standards and best practices, producing accurate manufacturing and field assembly drawings, and collaborating closely with engineering and integration teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical drafting and design work using AutoCAD, including the creation and modification of detailed electrical drawings.
• Design electrical control systems under the direction of the Lead Controls Designer or Design Manager, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry standards.
• Apply established drafting standards and best practices to all electrical design work to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
• Produce complete electrical control system documentation for material handling equipment, bag filling equipment, and bag palletizers, including detailed manufacturing and field assembly drawings.
• Support equipment setup and integration activities on the shop floor by applying strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach.
• Collaborate with engineering, controls, and integration teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and support efficient installation and commissioning.
• Use knowledge of PLCs, motor control circuits, and other electrical components to contribute to effective control system designs.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all drawings and documentation, delivering work in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Follow OSHA safety rules at all times and proactively identify and correct conditions that could affect safety for yourself and others.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, willingness to learn quickly, and readiness to take on additional workload as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and departmental goals.

Essential Skills

• Proficient and fluid user of AutoCAD for electrical drafting and design.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical design drafting practices and standards.
• Knowledge of electrical practices, including familiarity with PLCs, motor control circuits, and other electrical components.
• PLC knowledge with emphasis on ladder logic; Allen-Bradley experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to design electrical control systems for industrial equipment and machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on the shop floor and support equipment integration in a hands-on manner.
• Strong math skills to support accurate design, calculations, and layout work.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality work with minimal errors.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tasks, tools, and processes.
• Consistent practice of a strong work ethic and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to follow OSHA safety rules and identify and correct unsafe conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two-year degree in an electrical design or related field, or 5+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and automation-related projects.
• Experience integrating electrical control systems with mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed manufacturing and field assembly drawings.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to grow within the organization and take on increasing responsibilities over time.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a close-knit, community feel with a small-town atmosphere and a strong family-oriented culture. Team members have the opportunity to learn from highly tenured professionals and grow their careers within the organization. Most activities, including setup, integration, and design, take place onsite, allowing for direct collaboration between design, engineering, and production teams. The pace is fast but supportive, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous learning in a hands-on, industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dakota City, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

• 401k, health, dental, vision

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dakota City, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dakota City,IA.

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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