Electrical Designer

The Electrical Designer will be an integral part of a project team, performing various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans. This position involves working on a diverse portfolio of project types and clients, including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. The role requires adherence to company, client, and project design and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Implement changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information logically and structurally.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal forms as it relates to project client coordination.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in drafting/design with 7+ years of related experience, or Associate degree with 8+ years of related experience, or High School diploma with a minimum of 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
• 7+ years of AutoCAD design experience.
• Advanced ability to utilize 2D & 3D applications for engineering drawings/designs.
• Understanding of engineering calculations, design, and design systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bentley Microstation electrical design.

• Substation design experience preferred.
• Experience in capital project design is a plus.

The position is within a consulting, professional engineering firm environment, consisting of a team of approximately 15 engineers and project managers working in downtown Lexington. There is a flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule post-integration, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Located in Lexington or Louisville, KY, the work environment is business casual and highly collaborative within the team. Some site visits are required to assess existing project conditions and contribute to design specifications, which involve 5% travel with one-day visits locally and no overnight stays. The team is close-knit, culture-driven, and part of an industry leader nationally and at the local level.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $46.99/hr.

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)

This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.