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Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Project Engineer Design the Buildings People Depend On Every Day

If you're an Electrical Engineer who wants more than just producing drawings, this is your opportunity to work on projects that shape communities, improve lives, and leave a lasting impact.

Join a thriving engineering team where you'll design the electrical systems behind hospitals, schools, commercial developments, research facilities, and institutional buildings. From concept through construction, you'll have a seat at the table, collaborating with industry experts and helping bring complex projects to life.

Whether you're an EIT looking to accelerate your career or an experienced engineer seeking more responsibility and project ownership, you'll find the mentorship, technology, and growth opportunities needed to reach the next level.

Why Engineers Choose This Team

???? Fast-Track Your Career Work directly alongside Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and firm leadership who are committed to your growth and development.

???? Design Meaningful Projects Contribute to healthcare, education, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects that serve thousands of people every day.

???? Gain Real Project Ownership Take on increasing responsibility and become involved in all phases of design, coordination, construction administration, and project delivery.

???? Collaborative, People-First Culture Enjoy the close-knit feel of a boutique firm with the resources, stability, and project pipeline of a larger organization.

???? Work with Cutting-Edge Technology Advance your technical expertise using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, SKM, Bluebeam, and other industry-leading design tools.

???? Clear Path to Advancement Whether your goal is licensure, project management, or technical leadership, you'll have the support and opportunities to get there.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing innovative, efficient, and reliable building systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• Develop detailed construction documents and engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
• Perform electrical load calculations, lighting studies, and power system analyses
• Coordinate designs with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and project managers
• Apply NEC requirements, engineering standards, and building codes to ensure safe, compliant designs
• Participate in project meetings and multidisciplinary design coordination efforts
• Support construction administration and assist in resolving field-related design challenges
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and engineering reports
• Contribute innovative ideas that improve project quality, efficiency, and performance

What We're Looking ForRequired

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in electrical building systems design, MEP consulting, or related engineering experience
• Recent graduates with relevant co-op or internship experience encouraged to apply
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Understanding of electrical distribution, lighting, and building systems design
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Passion for learning and professional growth

Preferred

• EIT Certification or actively pursuing PE licensure
• Experience with AGi32 lighting calculations
• Experience with SKM power system analysis
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu
• LEED AP, WELL AP, RCDD, or other industry credentials
• Experience working on healthcare, education, commercial, or institutional projects

The Ideal Candidate

You enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and seeing your designs come to life in the field. You're ambitious, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow into a future technical expert, Project Manager, or engineering leader.

Build More Than Buildings. Build Your Future.

This isn't just another engineering role. It's an opportunity to work on impactful projects, learn from top industry professionals, and create a career path with unlimited growth potential.

If you're ready to design smarter, grow faster, and make a lasting impact, 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 Oct 14, 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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.