Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing manufacturer that operates with strong family values and is recognized as a leading panel builder on the West Coast. You will transform complex customer requirements into practical, real-world low- and medium-voltage power distribution and control solutions. Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, you will design and support power distribution and control systems for customers around the world. The position blends application knowledge with electrical and electronic design, mechanical considerations, manufacturing, quality, and safety, providing a dynamic environment with diverse challenges and a collaborative, goal-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical designs for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and control panels.

• Review customer drawings and specifications to develop designs that meet technical and functional requirements.

• Create one-line and three-line power distribution drawings and detailed electrical control schematics.

• Size electrical components such as transformers, current transformers, fuses, cabling, bussing, and circuit breakers in accordance with UL 891 and NEC standards.

• Develop sequences of operation for power distribution and control equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance.

• Create testing plans and procedures for power distribution and control systems to verify compliance and functionality.

• Support manufacturing teams by providing clear design documentation, guidance, and clarification during production.

• Assist testing and quality teams to ensure that equipment is built and tested in alignment with design intent and industry standards.

• Provide technical support to field service teams to resolve design-related issues and ensure proper implementation in the field.

• Configure and program devices such as PLCs, VFDs, protective relays, transfer switches, circuit breakers, and controllers.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver optimal, cost-effective, and reliable solutions.

• Contribute to custom engineering solutions for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and panel systems tailored to specific customer needs.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation and drawings using electrical CAD tools.

• Apply knowledge of UL, IEEE/ANSI, NEC, and NFPA standards to ensure designs meet applicable codes and safety requirements.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of relevant electrical design experience in power distribution, control panels, or related systems (preferred).

• At least 1 year of hands-on control panel exposure, including design, layout, or integration.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for creating one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and detailed schematics.

• Experience using SolidWorks Electrical for panel layout and electrical design.

• Working knowledge of UL 891 and UL 508A standards for switchboards, panelboards, and industrial control panels.

• Working knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards relevant to power distribution and control equipment.

• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E requirements for electrical safety and code compliance.

• Ability to design and interpret electrical schematics and control system diagrams.

• Ability to size and select electrical components such as transformers, fuses, cabling, bussing, and circuit breakers.

• Experience with control systems and control panel design, including integration of multiple devices.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and field service teams.

• Ability to develop sequences of operation and testing plans for power distribution and control equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, and EPLAN for electrical design and documentation.

• Familiarity with Zuken or similar electrical CAD tools for schematic design and panel documentation.

• Electrical engineering or a related discipline, with an emphasis on power distribution and control systems.

• Experience configuring and programming PLCs, VFDs, protective relays, transfer switches, circuit breakers, and controllers.

• Exposure to custom engineering solutions for low- and medium-voltage switchgear and panel systems.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and contribute to continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes.

• Interest in ongoing training and professional development in electrical design, standards, and safety.

• Comfort working in a fast-growing organization with a strong emphasis on teamwork, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday, in a newly renovated facility designed to support collaboration and productivity. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in a highly interactive, family-oriented culture that values teamwork, mutual support, and open communication. The environment emphasizes hands-on engagement with electrical panels, switchgear, and control systems, using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, and EPLAN. The facility supports a structured workweek with regular hours, providing opportunities for training, cross-functional exposure, and involvement in the full lifecycle of power distribution and control projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

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