Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Assist in designing electrical systems, including power distribution and controls

Create, update, and maintain schematics and CAD drawings

Support troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems

Provide daily technical support to production and maintenance teams

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts

Help execute projects and support equipment installations

Ensure all work complies with electrical safety standards

Problem solving, root cause analysis, electrical schematics, design

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

0–3 years of experience; internships and co-ops are great

Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and general control systems

Able to read and interpret electrical schematics

Strong problem-solving abilities

Preferred:

Experience using AutoCAD

Exposure to Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms

Familiarity with ThinManager or MES systems

Experience in manufacturing or automation through internships

Understanding of Lean principles

Entry Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dubuque, IA.

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $41.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dubuque, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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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