Lead Electrical Designer

This opportunity supports a large, well-established EPC firm within the Power Providers Market Sector, focused on Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects that deliver critical energy infrastructure.

Role Overview

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting APG facilities
• Contribute to power systems design, including electrical infrastructure supporting generation assets
• Play a key role in developing high-quality 2D and 3D engineering deliverables

Technical Focus

• Electrical design scope includes:
  • Duct bank design
  • Cable tray design
  • Grounding systems
  • Lighting and other supporting electrical systems
• Create and modify design drawings using Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools
• AGI32 experience preferred for lighting design and illumination calculations
• Apply advanced electrical engineering principles under minimal supervision
• Maintain strong awareness of project budgets and schedules

Lead & Design Responsibilities

• Function as a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
• Apply advanced expertise to solve complex design challenges
• Ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance
• Establish, communicate, and enforce design and graphic standards
• Review project requirements, design inputs, and deliverables for consistency and compliance
• Coordinate and integrate design efforts across disciplines
• Guide and mentor engineering technicians and support staff as applicable

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design–related technology (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Design–related technology (preferred)
• Typically 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Power generation design experience required
• Ability to complete standard pre-employment onboarding requirements

Culture & Team Environment

The team values collaboration, technical excellence, and shared accountability. Professionals are encouraged to contribute ideas, support one another, and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports critical infrastructure. The environment emphasizes safety, integrity, continuous learning, and long-term career growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 Ann Arbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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.