Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Our growing RTP office is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary MEP team. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, collaborating across disciplines, and serving as a key contributor on a variety of building system projects.

If you're looking for a role where you can leverage your technical expertise, influence project outcomes, and continue growing professionally, we'd love to connect.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a technical resource for electrical system design, including:
• Power distribution
• Lighting systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects for institutional, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Lead electrical design efforts and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Perform design calculations, system evaluations, and engineering assessments.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay current with industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Support business development efforts and help strengthen client relationships.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience designing building electrical systems
• Proficiency with CAD and/or Revit
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated professional with a passion for technical excellence

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Interest in data-driven decision-making and performance metrics
• Creative approach to problem-solving and client engagement

Job Type & Location: This is a permanent position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Full HC benefits, BC/BS, 401k match, PTO, EOY bonus, etc.

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Durham, NC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.