Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level/Grad)

Location: Lakeland, FL

We are seeking enthusiastic Entry Level Electrical Engineers to join a dynamic team in the Lakeland area. As part of the team, you will engage in projects involving generation, substation, distribution, protection, and automation principles. You will support electrical work for projects globally, gaining experience across various industries, including pulp and paper, space exploration, mining, desalination, and more. This position offers extensive on-the-job training, nurturing you into a proficient member of the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures consistently.

• Familiarize with and adhere to client and company policies for developing site designs for electrical distribution facilities.

• Prepare power system studies and analyses, such as Short Circuit, Voltage, Time-Current Coordination, Equipment Duty, and Load Flow.

• Develop site drawings and construction sketches for electrical installations, ensuring safety and reliability.

• Prepare job packages, including material estimates and requisitions for electrical design projects.

• Evaluate the loading of various equipment components to ensure cost-effective and reliable designs.

• Maintain accurate records and files, and update client systems with precise data entry.

• Prepare CADD drawings and support business goals while maintaining professionalism.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-Accredited program

• Desire to learn and work in the power/electrical industry

• Ability to develop basic skills in electrical design and technical tasks

• Pro-active and motivated attitude with a goal to advance in the Power Engineering field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with CAD and AutoCAD

• Interest in obtaining a PE license with company support

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL.

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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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 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.