Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the electrical hardware design, integration, and programming of control systems for liquid cooling and related equipment. You will work closely with engineering staff to implement well-defined tasks across controls hardware, controller, display, software, testing, and documentation. The position is focused on supporting new product development for liquid cooling equipment used in data center applications. You will contribute to electrical design documentation, component selection support, BOM creation, prototype build support, and verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design for power distribution, control panels, instrumentation/sensors, and VFD/pump interfaces within shippable product units.
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts/GA drawings, and cable schedules using AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
• Build and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), including part documentation, alternates, and revision updates.
• Support prototype and pilot builds by verifying wiring, assisting with troubleshooting wiring issues, and documenting corrections.
• Contribute to test documentation including FAT/SAT checklists, test procedures, and inputs to O&M documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, and controls teams, maintaining clear and detailed engineering documentation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 02 years of relevant experience, including internship, co-op, or project experience.
• Exposure to 2D CAD, with a preference for AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring practices, instrumentation signals, and safe work practices.
• Ability to create and maintain BOMs and communicate clearly in written documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with control panels, instrumentation/sensors, VFDs, or pump systems is preferred.
• Exposure to liquid cooling systems or data center equipment is a plus.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role with a laid-back and casual dress code. Enjoy a supportive work environment with perks including a game room featuring a golf simulator, foosball table, darts, snacks, and an espresso machine. The company is expanding rapidly, with plans to open a second facility in Dayton soon.

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

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.

At Gradian, we recognize that our greatest asset is our people. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support overall well-being. From health and wellness resources to financial planning and work-life balance initiatives, we aim to provide the tools and support you need to thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.

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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.