Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical design to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong in creating comprehensive design packages and be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and the ability to lead projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design most electrical systems independently using company standards, templates, and project-specific logic.
• Perform detailed load and voltage drop calculations.
• Participate in the layout and coordination of advanced electrical rooms and complex systems.
• Perform ComCheck lighting calculations for code compliance.
• Apply NEC and other codes fluently.
• Lead coordination and documentation on projects.
• Attend project meetings.
• Review shop drawings independently.
• Provide redlines, guidance, and training to Level 1 and 2 engineers.
• Help onboard junior team members and embrace the company culture.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of electrical design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with creating lighting, power, and systems design packages.
• Experience with developer work, ground-up projects, and multifamily buildings.
• Proficient in electrical load calculations, voltage drop analysis, panel scheduling, and distribution system design across various building types.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Professional communication skills.
• EIT or PE certification is a plus.

Work Environment

This position 100% remote work , Company is based in NYC

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington D.C., DC.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/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 fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.