Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Remote Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will perform detailed calculations to establish construction standards and specifications. You will prepare and study technical drawings and electrical specifications to ensure installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements. Your role will involve electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams for equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform or be familiar with cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.

• Model or be familiar with grounding system design using software package WinIGS.

• Conduct field surveys and study diagrams and other data to identify and correct power system problems.

• Confer with internal and external customers to discuss existing or potential construction projects.

• Provide guidance to ensure construction activities comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

• Inspect completed installations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications.

• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.

• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

• Provide electrical engineering for complex projects with minimal team leader oversight.

• Participate in customer and project interviews.

• Proactively provide guidance to Level 1 and 2 Engineers and Designers as project-specific tasks are executed or as other opportunities are identified.

• Provide training for other technical personnel in areas of expertise.

Essential Skills

• Electrical engineering

• Electrical design

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit

• Experience in photovoltaic, renewables, and solar design

• Ability to handle RFIs and apply professional engineering practices

• Proficiency with PVSyst and PVcase

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical, Architectural Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience

• Experience with PV Design

Work Environment

This role is primarily remote, with working hours from Monday to Friday. There is a requirement for quarterly travel, ranging from 5-15% of the time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits - Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off - Life Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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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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.