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 – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Electrical Designer to design electrical systems and modular shelter layouts from concept to final design. You will produce detailed drawings, BOMs, and calculations, ensuring compliance with customer specs and standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of electrical design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit. This is a fully onsite, permanent position with a pay range of $75,000 to $95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in electrical design, electrical engineering, industrial design, or related technical field.
• Experience designing power distribution, control systems, industrial electrical equipment, or packaged/modular systems preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical and shelter design drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Revit.
• Interpret customer specifications, bid documents, and supplied drawings to create accurate and cost-effective designs.
• Perform engineering calculations related to electrical service sizing, HVAC requirements, energy loads, and structural considerations.
• Generate and maintain detailed bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing work orders.
• Manage projects of varying complexity with minimal supervision while maintaining design accuracy and schedule commitments.
• Review and revise existing designs to accommodate customer requirements, manufacturing improvements, and project changes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, sales, and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to manufacturing personnel, sales teams, and customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design standards, drafting practices, and engineering processes.
• Travel occasionally to support customer meetings, project reviews, or field activities as needed.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Engineering calculations

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the design and development of electrical systems and modular shelter layouts for industrial and utility applications. This role supports projects from initial concept through final design, producing detailed drawings, calculations, and bills of materials while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and engineering standards. The ideal candidate can independently manage multiple projects, collaborate across departments, and provide technical support throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical and shelter design drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Revit.
• Interpret customer specifications, bid documents, and supplied drawings to create accurate and cost-effective designs.
• Perform engineering calculations related to electrical service sizing, HVAC requirements, energy loads, and structural considerations.
• Generate and maintain detailed bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing work orders.
• Manage projects of varying complexity with minimal supervision while maintaining design accuracy and schedule commitments.
• Review and revise existing designs to accommodate customer requirements, manufacturing improvements, and project changes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, sales, and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to manufacturing personnel, sales teams, and customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design standards, drafting practices, and engineering processes.
• Travel occasionally to support customer meetings, project reviews, or field activities as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in electrical design, electrical engineering, industrial design, or related technical field.
• Experience designing power distribution, control systems, industrial electrical equipment, or packaged/modular systems preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, power distribution, and control systems.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

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 Aug 28, 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.

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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.