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Lead Electrical Designer
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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.
$77,605 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Electrical Designer - Power Generation This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and the development of critical infrastructure for today's and tomorrow's energy challenges. Electrical professionals in this role contribute to power systems design, including duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems supporting advanced power generation facilities. The Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for complex infrastructure projects. Under minimal supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools, including Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley applications. For lighting design, experience with AGI32 is preferred to support accurate modeling and illumination calculations across APG facilities. Job Summary Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory capacity Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions Utilizes digital design tools and software, such as CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling, while following standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives Key Responsibilities Establish, communicate, and enforce design and graphic standards Review project requirements to determine appropriate formats and deliverable content Promote quality across projects, groups, and sections Review design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance Ensure design deliverables are prepared, coordinated among disciplines, and issued in accordance with quality assurance and project-specific procedures Improve integration, coordination, and communication across disciplines Contribute to the continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes Lead or participate in process improvement and change management initiatives Apply sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in the development of deliverables Exercise sound judgment, make work-related decisions, and provide guidance to other professionals Coordinate deliverable presentations and delegate production design activities or other electronic applications as needed Minimum Qualifications Experience with MicroStation 3D Design Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related work experience Must be able to complete any required pre-employment onboarding requirements, if selected, which may include a criminal /civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr. PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Jacksonville,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.