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Lead Designer

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Design and draft electrical/structural projects using SolidWorks & AutoCAD in Salem.

Key Responsibilities

  • process improvement
  • mentoring
  • team collaboration
  • compliance
  • cad design
  • quality checks

Tasks

-Contribute to process improvements and R&D initiatives. -Mentor junior drafters and designers. -Collaborate with engineering teams to refine layouts and meet project goals. -Ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. -Create detailed electrical and structural designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. -Maintain documentation and complete quality checks.

Requirements

  • solidworks
  • autocad
  • fusion 360
  • inventor
  • associate degree
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-5+ years of SolidWorks experience in a drafting/design capacity, including experience gained in an associate's program. -Experience in structural steel, telecommunications, power distribution, utility design, substation design, and transmission line design. -5+ years of drafting/design experience in utilities or engineering, including work from an associate's degree. -Ability to demonstrate creative and critical thinking on the job. -Experience with Fusion 360 and Inventor. -Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset. -Associate’s degree in drafting/design or related field (Bachelor’s a plus). -Strong communication skills are desired. -Proficient in AutoCAD. -Proficiency in 3D modeling within SolidWorks. -Ability to work independently and communicate within cross-functional teams.

Benefits

-Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Medical, dental & vision -Transportation benefits -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil