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Electrical Designer – DFW (AutoCAD Electrical – Control Panels)
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to join our DFW-based team, helping design, develop, and implement cutting-edge switchboard and switchgear solutions that meet both client needs and industry standards.
About the Role
As an Electrical Designer, you will play a critical role in engineering precision-built control panels that prioritize efficiency, reliability, and performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to high-quality design, technical development, and implementation. This position offers the opportunity to work on schematic creation, BOM generation, and occasional PLC & HMI programming to support seamless automation processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop customized switchboard and switchgear solutions for various industrial applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Generate detailed bills of materials (BOMs) to maintain accurate component selection and seamless production.
- Design precise schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
- Perform critical power calculations, including load analysis, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit evaluations to ensure safety and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients to understand needs and develop optimized control panel designs.
- Participate in design reviews, ensuring alignment with industry-leading best practices.
- Stay up to date on industry regulations, standards, and new technological developments to continuously refine design processes and compliance.
- Assist with procurement and vendor selection, ensuring seamless integration of components into final products.
- Provide hands-on technical support throughout the manufacturing and assembly phases, ensuring flawless execution of designs.
- Adhere to all UL508A, UL67, UL891, NEC, and industry-specific code requirements to ensure top-tier quality and safety.
- Collaborative office environment, with direct coordination with manufacturing teams to bring designs to life.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associate’s Degree in CAD/Engineering-related fields.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (preferred) or similar CAD tools such as EPLAN.
- Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
- 2 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in control panel development.
- Understanding of power distribution, controls, and key electrical calculations.
- Knowledge of industry regulations, including NEC, IEC, and UL standards related to control panel design.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Prior experience in switchboard field service or technician roles.
- Hands-on experience with electrical hardware, robotics, mechanical systems, and engineering projects.
- UL certification (preferred).
- Knowledge of UL891 and UL67 standards for switchboards and electrical panels.
Work Environment & Culture
- Monday to Friday, with start times between 6 AM – 7 AM.
Why Join Us?
We don’t just design control panels—we innovate, optimize, and power industries with high-quality solutions. If you're a passionate Electrical Designer eager to work in a high-performance, precision-driven environment, we’d love to have you on board.
Apply today and be part of a team committed to innovation and excellence!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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 fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
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.
Salary : $30 - $55
