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Join a dynamic consulting engineering firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, specializing in engineering services including heating, ventilating, air conditioning, power and lighting, plumbing, and fire protection. The firm has a rich history of working on over twenty-eight hundred projects, ranging from small tenant layouts to comprehensive engineering designs for new constructions such as educational facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, and churches. We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer to support our expanding project portfolio, particularly focusing on school systems.

• Design power and lighting systems.
• Develop systems design and AV sound design.
• Collaborate on school system projects, with experience in K-12 settings considered a plus.

• 1-3 years of design experience.
• Proficiency in power and lighting design.
• Must have experience with REVIT.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and basic electrical proficiency, including knowledge of codes and tests.
• Experience in design and drafting, with a focus on design.
• Proficiency with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Experience with life safety systems design is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

The office environment is laid back and casual, with normal business hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. Employees enjoy a flexible schedule with three days of benefits paid. The work is predominantly conducted in an office setting, featuring an open cubicle layout. The company prides itself on being a smaller firm, where employees are valued as individuals rather than just numbers. Known for excellence in MEP facility design, the firm has never laid off an employee and offers a 6% 401k match. Furthermore, the company covers 100% of family benefits.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a hybrid position in Fairfax,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.