Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer plays a crucial role in transforming electrical schematics into detailed point-to-point wiring diagrams and control panel layouts. These documents guide production teams in building switchgear assemblies. The designer ensures every conductor, connection, and device is clearly documented, verified, and delivered on schedule. Utilizing AutoCAD, along with company-defined tool palettes and custom blocks, the designer produces clean, consistent drawings that support efficient, error-free manufacturing.

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.

Essential Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience interpreting electrical drawings, including wiring diagrams or electrical schematics, in a production, testing, or design environment.Experience 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).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with document control systems or ECO/EO tracking tools is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment involves close collaboration with production teams and Electrical Engineers, primarily using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications. The role requires occasional onsite visits to various plant locations to review in-process panels. The setting demands precise attention to detail and the ability to address and resolve discrepancies efficientl

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Competitive compensation100% coverage of employee-level benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)401(k) retirement employer match with no vesting scheduleHealth savings account (HSA) employer contributionFlexible spending account (FSA)Employee assistance program (EAP)Paid-Time off and sick leave payShort-term/Long-term disability benefitsOpportunity for quarterly bonusesOn-the-job training and opportunity to grow your skillsTuition reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.

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