Electrical Designer

Title:

Electrical Designer We believe the best designs don't come from people who only look at screens—they come from people who have actually pulled the wire. We are looking for a Licensed Journeyman or an experienced Industrial Electrician (5-10+ years) ready to trade the tool belt for a lead role in the design process. We know you might not be an AutoCAD expert yet. We don't care. We will teach you the software. What we can't teach is the "field sense" you already have: knowing how much room a conduit rack actually needs, how the NEC applies to a real-world motor control center, and what makes a project "constructible." Why Make the Switch?

Leverage Your Expertise:

Stop installing from bad drawings and start creating the good ones.

Career Longevity:

Transition into a professional office role while staying deep in heavy industrial power, machine control, and instrumentation.

Midlothian Based:

A stable, full-time position in the Richmond area with no more chasing the next out-of-town shutdown.

Professional Growth:

We provide a bridge from the trades to engineering, supporting you with mentorship as you adjust to a collaborative office environment. What You'll Do You won't just be sitting at a desk. You will be the technical bridge between the client's needs and a finished set of prints: Walk the

Site:

Perform fieldwork to identify components and research existing equipment—you'll still get your boots dirty, just with a clipboard instead of a bender. Design for

Real Life:

Develop power distribution and control concepts that actually work for the guys in the field. Estimate with

Accuracy:

Use your knowledge of labor and materials to create construction cost estimates that hit the mark. Master the

Code:

Apply NEC and NFPA standards to ensure every design is safe and compliant.

Collaborate:

Work side-by-side with Project Managers and Engineers who respect your hands-on perspective. What You Bring to the

Table The Credentials:

A Journeyman license and a rock-solid understanding of heavy industrial environments (Chemical, Power, or Manufacturing).

The Knowledge:

You can read a motor control circuit in your sleep and understand grounding for sensitive instrumentation.

The Code:

You know your way around the NEC, including hazardous area requirements (Class I/II).

The Mindset:

An entrepreneurial spirit. You're a problem solver who takes pride in the "accuracy and completeness" of your work. The Perks We offer a fast-paced but supportive environment where your overtime is paid , your performance is rewarded with bonuses , and your future is secured with a 401K match . Flexible schedules and true work-life balance. Full Health Care, PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. A seat at the table in a growing, woman-owned firm with a 40-year legacy. Work Environment The role is fully onsite at the corporate office in Midlothian, VA. We offer a fast-paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package. Benefits include health care, paid time off and holidays, flexible work schedules, work-life balance, paid overtime, performance-based bonuses, 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midlothian, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.30/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 fully onsite position in Midlothian,VA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 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.