Electrical Engineer

ACTalent; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design industrial control panels and electrical distribution equipment. You will produce schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs, selecting components to meet project specs while ensuring compliance with UL 508A/UL 891 standards.

The role is onsite in Tempe, AZ, with contract-to-hire terms. Collaboration with internal teams and adherence to safety and documentation standards are essential for successful project delivery, manufacturing support, and

Qualifications

• Requires design experience for industrial control panels and electrical distribution equipment.
• Solid knowledge of industrial controls systems and their application in industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN for creating/s editing schematics and layouts.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A and/or UL 891 standards as they apply to control panel designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control panels and electrical distribution equipment.
• Create detailed electrical schematics representing control and power circuits.
• Develop panel layouts optimizing space, safety, accessibility, and serviceability.
• Select components to meet project specs and standards; prepare BOMs.
• Produce engineering documentation to support manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.
• Apply UL 508A/UL 891 standards to ensure safety and compliance.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN to create and revise electrical drawings.
• Collaborate with teams to review designs and support project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial controls

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

UL standards

Schematic drafting

BOMs

Documentation

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer designs industrial control panels and electrical distribution equipment, producing complete and accurate electrical documentation for industrial applications. This role focuses on creating schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials while selecting appropriate components and ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control panels and electrical distribution equipment for a variety of industrial applications.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics that accurately represent control and power circuits.
• Create panel layouts that optimize space, safety, accessibility, and serviceability.
• Select appropriate electrical components to meet project specifications, performance requirements, and standards.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive bills of materials (BOMs) for all electrical designs.
• Produce clear and accurate engineering documentation to support manufacturing, installation, and maintenance activities.
• Apply UL 508A and/or UL 891 standards to ensure that designs meet applicable safety and compliance requirements.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN to create and revise electrical drawings and documentation.
• Incorporate industrial electrical and control system best practices into all designs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review designs, address technical issues, and support project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in electrical design for industrial control panels and electrical distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical or controls systems and their application in industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN for creating and modifying electrical schematics and layouts.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A and/or UL 891 standards and how they apply to control panel and distribution equipment design.
• Ability to develop detailed schematics, panel layouts, component selection, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles as applied to power and control design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical for 3D modeling and integration of electrical designs.
• Electrical engineering education or equivalent technical training supporting electrical design responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and drawing creation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a growing engineering team.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role within a growing engineering team and organization. You will work in a professional industrial and office environment, using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and potentially SolidWorks Electrical to create and manage electrical designs and documentation. The setting supports collaboration with other engineers and project stakeholders, with a focus on high-quality, standards-compliant industrial control and electrical distribution solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/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 Tempe, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

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): 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.