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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

ActalentDurham, NC, US
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Electrical Design Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical team and MEP group at our growing office as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Electrical Engineer. If you aspire to work at a company that will help you reach your full potential, we are eager to learn about your passion and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design and construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.
  • Serve as the lead electrical engineer, offering technical and design services in support of projects within a multi-discipline team.
  • Direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment / systems and control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments.
  • Complete electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.
  • Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations, designs, and technical writing with other discipline professionals, project managers, and client representatives to complete work efficiently.
  • Stay current with local, state, and federal design standards and regulations.
  • Develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • NC Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to acquire it quickly through reciprocity.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • High technical ability and interest in technology, with a commitment to staying current in the field.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

    • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • An interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering.
  • Proficiency in using CAD or Revit for electrical power engineering and drawing sets.
  • Familiarity with MEP work for buildings and comfort with NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards.
  • Ability to work with financial metrics and data analytics to derive optimal solutions.
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to present ideas to the team and clients.

    • Work Environment

    The successful candidate will work out of the Durham office for 3-6 months, with increased flexibility thereafter.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, North Carolina.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00 / hr. 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)

    • Workplace Type

    This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    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 due to a disability, please email actalantaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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