Electrical Designer
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Location: Chesapeake, VA 23322
Description:
Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate will use AutoCAD and Revit to perform electrical design on various projects including multifamily, K-12, municipal, mixed-use, and city supportive projects. This role involves coordinating with architects and clients, calculating lighting requirements, and working well in a team environment alongside drafters and engineers.
Responsibilities
The work environment is a small, family-oriented office with 12-15 people located in Chesapeake, VA. The office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will be working in a collaborative setting alongside Revit/CAD techs, MEP designers, and MEP engineers, with the freedom to perform your tasks without micromanagement. Projects will range across Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and the Outer Banks. The dress code is business casual.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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:
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.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate will use AutoCAD and Revit to perform electrical design on various projects including multifamily, K-12, municipal, mixed-use, and city supportive projects. This role involves coordinating with architects and clients, calculating lighting requirements, and working well in a team environment alongside drafters and engineers.
Responsibilities
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to perform electrical design on multifamily, K-12, municipal, mixed-use, and city supportive projects.
- Coordinate with architects and clients to ensure project specifications are met.
- Calculate lighting requirements in both Revit and AutoCAD.
- Collaborate effectively in a team environment with drafters and engineers.
- Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong in electrical engineering and electrical design.
- Ability to perform lighting calculations.
- Familiarity with NEC codes.
- Experience in equipment selection and generator design.
- 3-10 years of experience in electrical design with an AEC firm.
- EIT or Professional Engineer certification is preferred.
- Ability to think outside the box and work independently.
The work environment is a small, family-oriented office with 12-15 people located in Chesapeake, VA. The office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will be working in a collaborative setting alongside Revit/CAD techs, MEP designers, and MEP engineers, with the freedom to perform your tasks without micromanagement. Projects will range across Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and the Outer Banks. The dress code is business casual.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.