Electrical Designer

Actalent; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Designer in Rancho Cordova, CA for contract-to-hire. You will design and draft electrical systems for healthcare, education, civic, commercial, and multi-family projects using AutoCAD, with exposure to Revit and BIM.

The role includes photometric analysis and energy compliance work within a collaborative consulting environment. The position emphasizes quality work, mentorship, and work-life balance, with a hybrid office setting and opportunities to grow skills across

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in electrical design and drafting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.
• Experience with power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage design, or any combination of these systems.
• Experience with energy compliance documentation and related software tools.
• Ability to perform photometric analysis for lighting design.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and self-directed work style.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and drafting documents for building projects, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Prepare and update drawings and documentation using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Participate in electrical design for a variety of project types, such as healthcare (OSHPD), K-12 (DSA), higher education, civic, commercial, recreation, and multi-family residential facilities.
• Perform photometric analysis to support lighting design and verify that lighting layouts meet project and code requirements.
• Support energy compliance documentation using appropriate software tools to ensure designs align with applicable energy codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams, including designers and consultants, to coordinate electrical systems with other disciplines.
• Use Revit and BIM tools, where applicable, to contribute to integrated building models and coordinated design documents.
• Apply Bluebeam or similar tools to review, mark up, and coordinate drawings and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, organizing tasks and priorities to meet deadlines and project milestones.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with team members and stakeholders to clarify design intent and resolve issues.
• Contribute to problem-solving and decision‑making efforts related to electrical design challenges and project constraints.
• Work effectively within a team environment, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in design reviews.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and self-direction by proactively advancing tasks, seeking information, and following through on commitments.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

AutoCAD

Photometric analysis

Energy compliance

Coordination

Revit/BIM (optional)

Bluebeam review

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

This Electrical Designer role focuses on electrical design and drafting for a wide variety of building projects, including healthcare, education, civic, commercial, recreation, and multi-family residential facilities. You will use tools such as AutoCAD and energy compliance software to produce high-quality designs and documentation, contributing to power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems. The position offers the opportunity to grow your skills in Revit and BIM, perform photometric analysis, and collaborate within a professional consulting environment that values quality work, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and drafting documents for building projects, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.

• Prepare and update drawings and documentation using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.

• Participate in electrical design for a variety of project types, such as healthcare (OSHPD), K-12 (DSA), higher education, civic, commercial, recreation, and multi-family residential facilities.

• Perform photometric analysis to support lighting design and verify that lighting layouts meet project and code requirements.

• Support energy compliance documentation using appropriate software tools to ensure designs align with applicable energy codes and regulations.

• Collaborate with project teams, including designers and consultants, to coordinate electrical systems with other disciplines.

• Use Revit and BIM tools, where applicable, to contribute to integrated building models and coordinated design documents.

• Apply Bluebeam or similar tools to review, mark up, and coordinate drawings and specifications.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, organizing tasks and priorities to meet deadlines and project milestones.

• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with team members and stakeholders to clarify design intent and resolve issues.

• Contribute to problem-solving and decision‑making efforts related to electrical design challenges and project constraints.

• Work effectively within a team environment, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in design reviews.

• Demonstrate self-motivation and self-direction by proactively advancing tasks, seeking information, and following through on commitments.

Essential Skills

• 2-4 years of experience in electrical design and drafting.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.

• Experience with power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage design, or any combination of these systems.

• Experience with energy compliance documentation and related software tools.

• Ability to perform photometric analysis for lighting design.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated and self-directed work style.

• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Revit and BIM is a plus.

• Familiarity with OSHPD requirements for healthcare projects.

• Familiarity with DSA requirements for K-12 projects.

• Experience with Bluebeam for drawing review and markups.

• Experience in designing electrical systems for civic, commercial, recreation, and multi-family residential projects.

• Interest in expanding skill sets across multiple electrical design disciplines.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, modern office environment with locations that support design projects in multiple regions. The primary workspace is an open-plan area where each team member has a tall, walled cubicle equipped with a standing desk and dual monitors, providing both privacy and comfort. The atmosphere is quiet and has a professional corporate consulting feel, with leadership offices located along the perimeter of the main work area. The facility is state-of-the-art and includes an on-site gym. The organization emphasizes work-life balance and offers a flexible work schedule, a diverse team, and a culture focused on quality work and coaching to develop multiple skill sets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RANCHO CORDOVA, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 hybrid position in RANCHO CORDOVA,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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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