Fully Remote Electrical Designer

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Designer to develop comprehensive architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings while ensuring adherence to specifications. You will interpret bid letters, customer requirements, and supplied drawings to assemble complete design packages, performing standard calculations and generating BOMs alongside drawing production.

This role supports internal teams and customers, with occasional travel to project sites and collaborative initiatives, leveraging AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Experience in a design/engineering environment using CAD tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to translate bid letters and customer specs into complete design packages.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate calculations for design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings with high accuracy.
• Interpret bid letters and customer specs to develop coordinated design packages.
• Perform standard engineering calculations for AC service, HVAC, energy load, and structural needs.
• Develop work orders and Bills of Material alongside drawing production.
• Provide technical support to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers.
• Collaborate with design, factory, and sales teams to maintain design standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit, Word, and Excel for drawings and calculations.
• Contribute to process improvements in design and documentation practices.
• Occasionally travel to project sites or customer locations as needed.

Skills

Architectural/MEP design integration

Drawing production

Engineering calculations

Bid letter interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical support

Project documentation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 develop complete design packages, performs standard engineering calculations, and creates work orders and Bills of Material alongside drawing production. The position provides technical support to internal teams and customers and includes occasional travel to support projects and collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
• Interpret and break down information from bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings to develop comprehensive and coordinated design packages.
• Perform standard engineering calculations, including AC service, HVAC, energy load, and structural calculations, to support design decisions and ensure system performance.
• Develop work orders and detailed Bills of Material (BOMs) concurrently with drawing production to ensure timely and accurate documentation for manufacturing and installation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers, helping to clarify design intent, resolve technical questions, and support project execution.
• Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams, including design, factory, and sales, to align project requirements, resolve issues, and maintain consistent design standards.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools such as AutoCAD and/or Revit, Microsoft Word, and Excel to produce drawings, documentation, and calculations.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes and documentation practices by applying strong technical aptitude across architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Travel occasionally to project sites, customer locations, or other facilities to support projects, provide technical assistance, and participate in team meetings when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the department leadership to support departmental goals and overall project success.

Essential Skills

• Strong technical aptitude in architectural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines, with the ability to integrate these areas into cohesive design solutions.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, using the latest software releases to produce accurate and detailed design drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and engineering calculations.
• Solid understanding of algebra, geometry, and engineering-related mathematical formulas 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 design, factory, sales, and customer teams.
• Ability to interpret bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings and translate them into complete design packages.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage drawing production, work orders, and Bills of Material concurrently.
• Ability to provide clear and reliable technical support to internal teams and customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a design and engineering environment that relies heavily on computer-based tools and industry-standard software.
• Comfort working across multiple disciplines, including architectural, mechanical, and electrical, in a coordinated project setting.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and project objectives.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites, customer locations, or other facilities to support projects and internal teams.

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, Excel, and the latest releases of AutoCAD and/or Revit. Work is primarily office-based and focuses on detailed drawing production, engineering calculations, and documentation. The position involves regular collaboration with design, factory, and sales teams, fostering a supportive and technically driven culture. Occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, or other company facilities may be required to support projects, provide technical assistance, and participate in cross-functional meetings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Duffield, 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.

• Client offers a contributory insurance package of group health, dental, life and disability, as well as a prescription drug benefit and a vision plan.
• You will be automatically enrolled at a 3% contribution rate in VFPs 401(k) plan.
• Other benefits include paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Client also offers Employee Assistance Program for select educational pursuits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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