Electrical Designer

Actalent; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Onsite work in Roanoke

Job summary

Actalent, Roanoke, VA, is hiring an Electrical Designer responsible for preparing detailed electrical drawings and design packages in a collaborative, technically focused environment. You will interpret bid letters and customer drawings, perform engineering calculations, and develop BOMs alongside drawings.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit, strong Word/Excel documentation skills, and the ability to travel occasionally to project sites. This is an onsite position in Roanoke.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed electrical drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit for creating/modifying design drawings.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and standard engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings with high accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret bid letters, specs, and customer drawings to develop complete design packages.
• Perform standard engineering calculations (AC service, HVAC, energy load, structure) to support design decisions.
• Develop work orders and BOMs alongside drawing production.
• Provide technical support to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Travel occasionally to support projects or internal teams.
• Perform other duties as needed by the department manager.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Word & Excel

Windows OS

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer prepares detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings while ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications. This role interprets bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings to create complete design packages, performs standard engineering calculations, and develops work orders and Bills of Material alongside drawing production. The Electrical Designer also provides technical support to internal teams and customers, occasionally travels to support projects, and contributes to a collaborative, technically focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings with a high level of accuracy and compliance with all relevant specifications and standards.
• Interpret and break down information from bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings to develop complete and coherent design packages.
• Perform standard engineering calculations, including AC service, HVAC, energy load, and structural calculations, to support design decisions and ensure system integrity.
• Develop work orders and detailed Bills of Material (BOMs) concurrently with drawing production to ensure alignment between design documentation and material requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers, helping to resolve design-related questions and issues.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and cost objectives.
• Travel occasionally to support projects, customers, or internal teams when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the department manager to support departmental goals and project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in electrical design, including the preparation of detailed electrical drawings and documentation.
• Technical aptitude in architectural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software, including Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, using the latest release, for creating and modifying design drawings.
• Solid understanding of algebra, geometry, and engineering-related mathematical formulas used in engineering calculations.
• Ability to perform standard engineering calculations such as AC service, HVAC, energy load, and structural calculations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience preparing coordinated architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawing packages.
• Experience developing work orders and Bills of Material (BOMs) alongside drawing production.
• Ability to interpret complex bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings and convert them into complete design packages.
• Comfort providing technical support to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to support projects or internal teams as needed.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional design and engineering environment that relies heavily on computer-based tools and industry-standard software, including Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel, and the latest releases of AutoCAD and/or Revit. Work is primarily office-based, focusing on detailed drawing production, engineering calculations, and documentation, with regular collaboration across design, factory, and sales teams. The position may require occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, or other company facilities to support projects and internal teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/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.

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 Roanoke,VA.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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