Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Project EngineerLaunch Your Career in Building Systems Design

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to grow your design expertise and work on impactful building projects? Whether you're building upon internship experience or bringing a few years of consulting experience, this role offers the mentorship, project exposure, and career growth needed to take your engineering career to the next level.

Join a firm that offers the close-knit feel of a boutique company with the stability, reputation, and growth opportunities of a larger organization.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Work on diverse commercial, institutional, healthcare, and building design projects

Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle from design through construction

Receive mentorship from experienced project engineers and senior leaders

Grow your expertise in power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems

Work with industry-leading software including Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, and SKM

Long-term career growth with advancement opportunities

What You'll Do

• Design building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.

• Create and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and other design disciplines.

• Perform electrical calculations, lighting studies, and power system analysis.

• Apply building codes and industry standards to ensure safe and compliant designs.

• Support project production through drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Participate in project coordination meetings and help solve technical design challenges.

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on quality and innovation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

• 1-5 years of experience in building systems design, electrical engineering, or MEP consulting

• Recent graduates with relevant internships or project experience are encouraged to apply

• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD

• Strong understanding of electrical power and lighting systems

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or on track to obtain

• AGi32 experience for lighting calculations

• SKM experience for power system analysis

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu

• LEED AP, WELL AP, RCDD, or other industry certifications a plus

• Interest in professional growth and long-term career development

Work Environment & Culture

You'll join a talented and collaborative engineering team in a professional office environment that values mentorship, technical excellence, and career growth. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, expand your technical skillset, and build a long-term career with a respected regional firm.

The office operates with a highly collaborative culture where your ideas are valued, your contributions have a direct impact, and your professional development is a priority.

If you're ready to build your electrical engineering career with a team that invests in your growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.