An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
09/02/2026 Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Electrical Designer - Power for an onsite contract opportunity support our client in Dayton, Ohio. This role supports industrial, manufacturing, and chemical process facility projects, including greenfield and brownfield expansions, retrofits, upgrades, automation integration, and custom engineering solutions.
Location:
Onsite -
Dayton, OH Job Type:
Full-Time Contract (W2)
Pay Range:
$45.00 - $60.00 per hour, depending on experience, technical expertise, industry background, and overall qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Design industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, controls, and lighting Develop and update electrical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD Create single-line diagrams and support P&ID reviews Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and panel fabrication teams Support projects involving MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, and low/medium-voltage systems
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or Electrical Engineering Technology with 2+ years of industrial electrical design experience, OR Associate degree in Electrical Design/EET with 4+ years of relevant industrial design experience Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) Experience with power distribution, cable sizing, lighting design, and industrial control systems Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or process plant environments preferred We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Company Description GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. People are our product and how they perform is essential to your success and ours. Join us in celebrating 45 successful years of consulting and staffing solutions. Company Description GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. People are our product and how they perform is essential to your success and ours. Join us in celebrating 45 successful years of consulting and staffing solutions.