Electrical Designer SR
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: March 5, 2026
Job ID: 645081
Job Description
Title Electrical Designer Senior
Location Birmingham AL or remote
Pay range $64-64.50 per hour (DOE)
3 year Contract
Possible remote
The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to collaborate with project teams to develop electrical designs including system layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams to create and modify electrical drawing for industrial equipment, building systems and automation.
- 7+ years of related experience and an associate degree in electrical design, drafting technology, or related fields
- Utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks Electrical) to create and modify electrical drawings, maintain proficiency in design software
- Designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, building systems, automation, or other applications, specify and select electrical components, equipment, and materials,
- Ensuring that electrical designs adhere to industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements,
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers and architects, to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs
- Addressing design-related issues and provide design solutions, creating and maintaining organized documentation of electrical designs, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs),
- Preparing technical reports and documentation for project deliverables,
- Performing quality checks and reviews of electrical designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project goals.
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices,
- Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE),
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality electrical designs,
- Ability to collaborate within a team and with project stakeholders,
- Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
