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Electrical Controls Designer

Job Description

The AutoCAD Electrical Controls Designer is responsible for creating and maintaining electrical control system documentation for industrial projects. This role supports the Controls Engineering team by developing electrical drawings, control panel designs, BOMs, and project documentation while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely project execution.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise electrical drawing packages, including schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and vendors to ensure accurate and complete control system designs.
• Maintain and update drawings throughout design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Support panel builds, as-built documentation, field revisions, and quality reviews.
• Manage drawing standards, document control, and project deliverables.
• Apply controls engineering and PLC knowledge to support design, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Interpret P&IDs and coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Manage multiple projects and provide occasional on-site support (up to ~25% travel).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial controls systems and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and platforms such as TIA Portal and Studio 5000.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, industrial networking protocols, and NEC standards.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake in the Hills, IL.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

This is a fully onsite position in Lake in the Hills,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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