Electrical Designer

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Generous paid time off

Laid-back Midtown KC office space

Job summary

Actalent in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to lead complex power generation and industrial design packages from concept through construction.

You will develop 2D and 3D deliverables with AutoCAD and Aeries CARS, create various diagrams, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in electrical design, 5+ years on power plants, and strong knowledge of codes and standards; onsite work in Kansas City.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical design experience.
• 5+ years supporting power plant projects.
• Strong experience with power generation facilities, electrical one-line development, raceway and cable routing.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D design tools.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for power generation and industrial projects.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D design deliverables using AutoCAD and Aeries CARS.
• Create and revise: One-Line Diagrams, Three-Line Diagrams, Interconnect Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams, Protective Relaying Diagrams.
• Design raceway systems, cable routing, duct banks, cable trays, grounding systems, site lighting, equipment layouts, and hazardous area installations.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design disciplines to resolve design challenges and maintain project schedules.
• Perform design calculations, equipment layouts, and constructability reviews.
• Review drawings for quality, code compliance, and project requirements.
• Support proposal development, scope creation, and design effort estimating.
• Incorporate design revisions and maintain accurate project documentation and drawing control.

Skills

Power generation facilities

Electrical one-line development

Raceway and cable routing design

Equipment layout design

Grounding and power distribution

Balance-of-plant electrical systems

Steam and gas turbine generators

Generator step-up transformers (GSU)

480V / 4160V equipment

Communication and coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Power generation facilities

Lead Complex Electrical Design Projects for Power Plants & Industrial Facilities

Are you an experienced Electrical Designer with a strong background in power generation projects? We're seeking a senior-level designer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, producing high-quality design deliverables, and collaborating with multi-discipline engineering teams on large-scale power and industrial projects.

In this role, you'll take ownership of electrical design packages from concept through construction, working on critical infrastructure that powers communities and industries.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead electrical design efforts for power generation and industrial projects.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D design deliverables using AutoCAD and Aeries CARS.
• Create and revise:
• One-Line Diagrams
• Three-Line Diagrams
• Interconnect Diagrams
• Schematic Diagrams
• Protective Relaying Diagrams
• Design raceway systems, cable routing, duct banks, cable trays, grounding systems, site lighting, equipment layouts, and hazardous area installations.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design disciplines to resolve design challenges and maintain project schedules.
• Perform design calculations, equipment layouts, and constructability reviews.
• Review drawings for quality, code compliance, and project requirements.
• Support proposal development, scope creation, and design effort estimating.
• Incorporate design revisions and maintain accurate project documentation and drawing control.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Electrical Design experience.
• 5+ years supporting power plant projects.
• Strong experience with:
• Power generation facilities
• Electrical one-line development
• Raceway and cable routing design
• Equipment layout design
• Grounding and power distribution systems
• Experience with:
• Steam and gas turbine generators
• Generator step-up transformers (GSU)
• 480V and 4160V equipment
• Balance-of-plant electrical systems
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D design tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

• Combined-cycle or gas turbine power plant experience.
• Industrial facility electrical design experience.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Excel, and other engineering support tools.
• Experience collaborating in multi-discipline EPC or consulting engineering environments.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on large-scale power generation and industrial infrastructure projects
• Highly technical role with significant design ownership
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and industry experts
• Opportunity to influence project execution from concept through construction
• Long-term, stable project pipeline with growth potential

Ideal experience

This opportunity is best suited for an Electrical Designer who has developed electrical systems for power plants, understands complex power distribution infrastructure, and can independently produce high-quality design deliverables while mentoring others and driving project success.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $80000.00/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.

Competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and family 401(k) program with employer match up to 4% Generous paid time off, in addition to sick leave. 7 company holidays and family-oriented employee activities Laid-back work environment in Midtown KC office space Employee Referral Bonus program

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

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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