Electrical Designer

ACTalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and/R

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development of electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities. The role involves creating detailed drawings and specifications, collaborating with engineers and architects, and contributing across all project stages.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of electrical design experience, proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD/BIM, and a strong interest in staying current with industry trends and codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings and specifications for industrial/commercial facilities.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and coordination processes.
• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations and load analyses under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient, code‑compliant electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, and project teams to create design solutions.
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications and support all project phases.
• Help ensure safe, reliable, and well‑coordinated electrical systems.

Skills

1–3 years experience

Electrical design

Lighting design

Power systems

Fire alarm

Security systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in electrical design for industrial and/or commercial facilities.
• Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM
• Electrical design for lighting, power, fire alarm and security systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings and specifications for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM) workflows and coordination processes.
• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations and load analyses under the guidance of a licensed engineer.
• Interest in staying current with evolving electrical technologies and industry trends.

Job Description

The Electrical Designer will support the design and development of efficient, code-compliant electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary project teams to create electrical design solutions, produce detailed drawings and specifications, and assist throughout all phases of project delivery. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects and play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and well-coordinated electrical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $33.65/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 fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.