Electrical Designer

Job Title: DesignerJob Description

This position is integral to the substation department, where you will develop construction drawings for substations in collaboration with higher-level designers and engineers. You will be part of a team that supports critical engineering initiatives, advancing how companies serve the world.

Responsibilities

• Create 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, using MicroStation with the guidance of senior designers.

• Develop layout of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D drawings.

• Modify or update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect changes in design.

• Adhere to part naming and numbering conventions as well as file management protocols.

• Create or modify physical drawings, including single-line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs, and layouts.

• Ensure drawings provide sufficient detail and information for the construction of electrical substations, with guidance from senior designers and engineers.

• Utilize ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs with assistance from senior designers.

• Work under the supervision of higher-level designers and engineers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material.

• Proficiency in 3D design using AutoCAD Inventor.

• Knowledge in substation, physical, utility, grounding, lightning protection, one-line diagrams, and substation engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

• Zero to five years of relevant experience in the field.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a quiet engineering office environment with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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