Senior Electrical Designer

Actalent; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work environment

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer with at least seven years of experience to join our multi-discipline engineering firm. You will design electrical systems for commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, education, federal, and industrial projects and collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors.

The role emphasizes team-based project delivery, interface with contractors during construction, and production of high-quality electrical drawings using

Qualifications

• Electrical building systems design for commercial/institutional projects.
• Building power distribution design expertise.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; California consulting experience.
• Over 7 years of electrical design experience.
• Experience coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee analysis and design on a variety of commercial and institutional building projects.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality electrical drawings.
• Participate with a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute electrical designs.
• Interface with contractors during construction to ensure effective results with minimal complications.
• Work closely with the Discipline Manager to assist in design and drawing production.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Power distribution design

Revit and AutoCAD

California consulting

7+ years experience

Coordination with architects/owners/GC

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Description

Join our dynamic team of Electrical Engineering professionals committed to excellence at our Orange County office. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer with at least seven years of experience, eager to grow and thrive as a team player in our innovative multi-discipline firm. This role involves designing both large and small commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, education, federal, and industrial projects.

Job Title: Senior Electrical Designer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team of Electrical Engineering professionals committed to excellence at our Orange County office. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer with at least seven years of experience, eager to grow and thrive as a team player in our innovative multi-discipline firm. This role involves designing both large and small commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, education, federal, and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee analysis and design on a variety of commercial and institutional building projects.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality electrical drawings.
• Participate with a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute electrical designs.
• Interface with contractors during construction to ensure effective results with minimal complications.
• Work closely with the Discipline Manager to assist in design and drawing production.

Essential Skills

• Electrical building systems design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, or federal projects.
• Building power distribution design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• California consulting engineering experience.
• Over 7 years of electrical design experience.
• Experience coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• California project experience.
• Experience with DSA and HCAI/OSHPD.
• Knowledge of Title 24.
• California PE license is a plus.
• Familiarity with SKM and ETAP.
• Construction administration experience.
• Exposure to low-voltage systems.
• Experience with electrical studies using SKM and/or ETAP.

Work Environment

The preferred work location is Orange County or Long Beach, with a focus on retention and commute sustainability. Candidates should be comfortable working in an office environment rather than seeking predominantly remote work. Our culture is characterized by a close-knit team atmosphere that balances the perks of a large firm with the intimacy of a smaller office. We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible PTO and support for professional and personal growth. Our team values a technical design/project-delivery career path over business development. Join us to experience a work environment that feels like working with friends while making a meaningful impact.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• Health, Wellness & Insurance Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with the majority of employee premiums company-paid
• Dependent medical, dental, and vision coverage with partial company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options with company HSA contributions
• Short-term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential personal and professional counseling
• Annual wellness fairs and company‑wide fitness challenges
• Gym membership discounts at select locations
• Company‑paid onsite flu shots
• Financial & Retirement 401(k) eligibility starting on day one
• Competitive tiered 401(k) matching program
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Straight overtime pay opportunities (office/position dependent)
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible PTO program that increases with tenure
• 8.5 paid company holidays annually
• Flexible work schedules
• Hybrid work environment (office dependent)
• Family Support
• Paid parental leave
• Professional Development
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Technical, leadership, and management development programs
• Strong mentorship and career advancement opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering organization
• Office Culture & Employee Experience Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with a strong "small office feel" backed by the resources of a national engineering firm
• Complimentary snacks, beverages, and occasional breakfast offerings
• Holiday parties, summer events, and team‑building activities
• Employee recognition and engagement programs
• Community & Giving Back Employee charitable gift matching
• Employee Assistance Fund supporting colleagues impacted by hardship or disaster relief needs
• Community service opportunities
• Support for STEM education, internships, and youth mentorship programs
• Commitment to environmental sustainability through office recycling, composting, and public transit programs (office dependent)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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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