Revit Designer
About the role
This role sits within an electrical design team that supports the electrical scope of a wide range of commercial and industrial building projects. You will help translate system design concepts into detailed layouts for critical facilities, contributing to efficient, reliable, and resilient power distribution systems.
Responsibilities
- Convert electrical system design concepts into specific layouts using information from the basis of design, project designers, users, and other consultants.
- Interpret and apply information gathered from field surveys, site visits, and code research to develop accurate electrical design documents.
- Support the electrical scope of commercial and industrial building projects, including normal and backup power distribution and related systems.
- Aid in the design of electrical systems for critical facilities that require efficient, reliable, and closely coordinated power distribution.
- Incorporate renewable and distributed energy sources or microgrids into electrical system designs when applicable.
- Participate in fault current, arc flash, and selective coordination studies to inform distribution network arrangements and ensure consistent power delivery.
- Contribute to the design of protective relaying, distributed metering, lighting controls, high-efficiency illumination, and networked fire alarm systems.
- Use BIM and electrical system modeling tools to analyze design challenges and implement resilient power engineering solutions.
- Collaborate closely with project partners and multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated, energy-efficient building solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable design codes, specification requirements, and life safety standards.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience or training in building systems design, preferably with an electrical scope.
- Proficiency in Revit MEP or AutoCAD for producing electrical design layouts and documentation.
- Understanding of building systems spatial requirements and design coordination across disciplines.
- Ability to interpret basis of design documents, field survey data, and code research for use in electrical system layouts.
- Knowledge of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, and related controls.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when developing drawings and models.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with users, project partners, and design team members.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 0+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems, particularly for commercial or industrial projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD required for more advanced roles, with Revit experience preferred.
- Understanding of applicable design codes and specification requirements for electrical systems.
- Familiarity with renewable and distributed energy systems, microgrids, and redundant power strategies is beneficial.
- Experience coordinating electrical designs with plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, process, and fire protection systems.
- Interest in technology, low-voltage systems, and advanced electrical design tools.
- Motivation to contribute to energy-efficient building solutions and environmentally responsible designs.
Skills
- Strong technical skills in electrical design and BIM tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- 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 coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $40.00/hr.
Work Environment
You will support an electrical design group focused on critical facilities and complex commercial and industrial projects. The team uses BIM and electrical system modeling tools extensively, with Revit MEP and AutoCAD as core platforms for design and coordination. For entry-level Designer I roles, work is performed on-site in the office every day to support collaboration and learning. For mid-level Designer II and above, a hybrid schedule may be available, typically involving three days in the office and two days working from home, depending on experience and demonstrated proficiency with Revit.
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. 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.