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Electrical Engineer

$38.46 - $48.08 per hour

Actalent

An established civil/environmental engineering and surveying firm in is looking to add an Electrical Engineer to their team! Please note - this individual can sit out of the firm's office in Oak Brook, St. Charles, or Lake Geneva, WI.

Job Description:

  • Developing the basis of design and coordination of electrical elements in support of process design

  • Responsible for the preparation of drawings and specifications, as well as support of construction phase services

  • Provide electrical engineering support for a wide range of infrastructure projects serving the municipal sector (water and waste water treatment facilities, including physical buildings)

Qualifications:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering

  • 2+ years of experience

  • EIT, eligible to sit for the PE

  • Expertise with low and medium voltage industrial distribution

  • Expertise in preparation of electrical schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and single line drawings

  • Experience in the preparation procurement specifications for electrical distributions and controls equipment

  • Must have experience within building design, waste water treatment facilities, transportation, or manufacturing facility projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 Saint Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 jobs.institutedata.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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