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Electrical Designer

$38 - $58 per hour

Actalent

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Project EngineerDesign the Systems That Power Modern Buildings

Are you an ambitious electrical engineer ready to turn your technical talent into a rewarding career? Join a growing team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts designing the electrical systems that keep today's most complex buildings running efficiently, safely, and sustainable. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, expand your technical expertise, and develop under the guidance of seasoned mentors.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Design Real-World Solutions

Work on diverse building projects and help create reliable power, lighting, and low-voltage systems that people depend on every day.

✅ Learn from Industry Experts

Collaborate with experienced engineers and project leaders who are invested in your professional growth and success.

✅ See Projects Come to Life

Gain exposure throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept and design through construction and project completion.

✅ Accelerate Your Career Growth

Build technical expertise, expand your project responsibilities, and advance toward EIT and PE licensure.

✅ Enjoy Flexibility and Team Culture

Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment, collaborative culture, and a team that values innovation, learning, and work-life balance.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you'll help deliver high-quality electrical designs for a variety of commercial, institutional, and complex building projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems for new construction and renovation projects
  • Develop construction documents using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
  • Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and system evaluations
  • Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams to ensure fully integrated building designs
  • Apply applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices
  • Support project planning, design reviews, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Participate in project meetings, construction coordination, and field observations
  • Assist with project delivery using tools such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and engineering software platforms
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions on schedule
What You BringRequired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
  • 1-5 years of engineering experience, or relevant internship/co-op experience for recent graduates
  • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing project responsibility
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Engineer-in-Training ( EIT ) certification or active pursuit of licensure
  • Experience with AGi32 , SKM , or similar electrical design and analysis software
  • Professional credentials such as PE, LC, RCDD, LEED AP, or WELL AP
  • Interest in energy-efficient, sustainable, and high-performance building design
Our Culture

We believe great engineers are built through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll join a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is prioritized, and your contributions have a direct impact on project success.

With hybrid flexibility, challenging work, and opportunities to grow alongside talented professionals, you'll have the tools and support needed to build a long-term and rewarding engineering career.

Ready to Power What's Next?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career where you can develop your expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and make a lasting difference in the built environment, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and help design the systems that power tomorrow's buildings.

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.

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 onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment 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 the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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