Jacksonville, Florida, USA
3 days ago
Electrical Designer

Description

The Electrical Designer is responsible for transforming electrical schematics into accurate, detailed point‑to‑point wiring diagrams and control panel layouts that guide production teams in building switchgear assemblies. This role ensures every conductor, connection, and device is clearly documented, verified, and delivered on schedule. Using AutoCAD—along with company‑defined tool palettes and custom blocks—the Wiring Designer produces clean, consistent drawings that support efficient, error‑free manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret electrical schematics and create precise point‑to‑point wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, in-house palettes, and custom blocks.Develop control panel layouts showing device locations, DIN rail arrangements, shipping‑split connectors, terminal blocks, wireways, and other panel‑mounted components.Conduct thorough self‑checks to confirm every conductor, terminal, and connector aligns with the source schematic.Participate in peer‑review sessions to identify and resolve discrepancies before drawings are released to production.Update drawings promptly based on engineering revisions, ensuring production always works from current documentation.Work collaboratively with production teams to address redlines and answer questions related to wiring diagrams.Verify wiring diagram accuracy on the shop floor when needed, visually inspecting panels to confirm correctness and identify potential build issues.Escalate critical discrepancies to the design engineering team when issues cannot be resolved at the drafting level.Collaborate regularly with Electrical Engineers to clarify ambiguous schematics or obtain missing information.Provide feedback on design-for-manufacturability issues, such as complex routing, crowded terminal strips, or space constraints.Participate in team meetings to share lessons learned, discuss recurring issues, and propose process improvements.Perform occasional onsite visits (2–3 times per year) to various plant locations to review in‑process panels and support production teams.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience interpreting electrical drawings, including wiring diagrams or electrical schematics, in a production, testing, or design environment.Background in panel‑shop or industrial control drafting; experience with switchgear is preferred but not required.Proficiency in AutoCAD.Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).Experience with document control systems or ECO/EO tracking tools is a plus.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61000.00 - $110000.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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