Electrical Designer

Actalent; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Lawrence, KS is seeking an Electrical Designer to contribute to the design and engineering of building electrical systems, focusing on power distribution, low-voltage infrastructure, and lighting solutions.

This role combines detailed technical design work with field surveys and construction support, offering the opportunity to work on capital expenditure projects across multiple states within a close-knit, family-oriented team.

Qualifications

• EIT or EI certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of electrical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems.
• Proficient in Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Excellent teamwork in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong client relationship and service mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable with meeting project deadlines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems, including the development of riser diagrams and panel schedules.
• Create low-voltage infrastructure designs to support IT and security systems.
• Develop lighting designs, including fixture selection, lighting controls, and performing lighting calculations.
• Design low-voltage systems such as fire alarm, security, and controls.
• Calculate electrical loads, fault current, and voltage drop to ensure safe and efficient system performance.
• Perform field surveys to gather existing conditions and verify design requirements.
• Provide construction phase support, including responding to contractor questions and assisting with design clarifications.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to integrate electrical designs with other disciplines.
• Maintain accurate and organized design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

EIT/EI

Electrical design experience

Revit

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Client relationships

Documentation

Organization & detail

Work ethic

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Electrical DesignerJob Description

The Electrical Designer will contribute to the design and engineering of building electrical systems, focusing on power distribution, low-voltage infrastructure, and lighting solutions. This role combines detailed technical design work with field surveys and construction support, and offers the opportunity to work on capital expenditure projects across multiple states within a close-knit, family-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems, including the development of riser diagrams and panel schedules.

• Create low-voltage infrastructure designs to support IT and security systems.

• Develop lighting designs, including fixture selection, lighting controls, and performing lighting calculations.

• Design low-voltage systems such as fire alarm, security, and controls.

• Calculate electrical loads, fault current, and voltage drop to ensure safe and efficient system performance.

• Perform field surveys to gather existing conditions and verify design requirements.

• Provide construction phase support, including responding to contractor questions and assisting with design clarifications.

• Collaborate closely with project teams to integrate electrical designs with other disciplines.

• Maintain accurate and organized design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) certification.

• At least 2 years of electrical design experience.

• Proficiency in electrical design principles for power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems.

• Experience using Revit for electrical design and documentation.

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

• Effective communication skills to support internal collaboration and client relationships.

• Strong client relationship skills with a professional and service-oriented approach.

• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and projects.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability in meeting project deadlines and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing low-voltage infrastructure for IT and security systems.

• Background in lighting design, including fixture selection, lighting controls, and lighting calculations.

• Experience with low-voltage systems such as fire alarm, security, and controls.

• Ability to perform field surveys and translate findings into accurate design documents.

• Ability to provide construction phase support and coordinate effectively with project stakeholders.

• Comfort working on capital expenditure projects across multiple states.

• Ability to thrive in a small, collaborative engineering team environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small, approximately 10-person office with a bullpen-style layout that encourages collaboration and open communication. The culture is very family-oriented, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, support, and long-term employee relationships. The position offers full-time employment with generous benefits and strong overall compensation. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates moving to the Lawrence area. After demonstrating consistent performance and the ability to work independently, there is flexibility to transition into a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-office and remote work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.