Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will manage and maintain electrical scope of work documents, oversee third-party engineering firms, and specify and design electrical systems. This role requires strong coordination and project management skills to ensure successful completion of electrical installations and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage electrical scope of work documents for third-party engineering firms.

• Ensure clear definition of engineering deliverables for clients and project managers.

• Oversee and coordinate efforts of third-party electrical engineers, automation groups, and electrical subcontractors.

• Specify and design electrical systems and components for facilities and related installations.

• Estimate electrical project costs and update pricing on electrical equipment in the database.

• Create and manage Requests for Proposal (RFP) for third-party electrical engineers, automation subcontractors, and electrical subcontractors.

• Manage subcontractor relationships and review documents generated by third-party electrical engineers.

• Provide motor lists and assist in generating general arrangement drawings for electrical layouts.

• Generate instrument lists and specify and order instrumentation.

• Assist electrical subcontractors in creating redline drawings of construction drawings to produce as-built drawings.

• Review documents generated by automation engineers and manage subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering experience.

• Knowledge of motors, power, control panels, and estimating.

• Experience in electrical design.

• Proficiency in using Sage software.

Additional Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products and Adobe Acrobat.

• Experience with document tracking databases.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to maintain accurate records.

Work Environment

This position requires working 100% in person. You will be part of a small but respected firm in the ethanol industry.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.

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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.