• Electrical Designer/Engineer

    Actalent (Birmingham, AL)


    Conceptual Design Electrical Engineer 1

     

    Employment Type: Full-time

     

    Experience Level:1–5 Years

    About the Role

    We’re seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with 1 to 5 years of experience to join our Conceptual Design team. This role focuses on the early-stage design of electrical power systems for large-scale energy projects, including fossil, hydro, combined cycle, and renewable generation plants. You’ll contribute to the development of design documents, provide technical direction, and support project execution from concept through startup.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Assist in preparing electrical system designs: single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts, and circuitry.

    + Develop scope documents, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.

    + Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and drafters.

    + Support system checkout and startup as needed.

    + Coordinate with vendors and build strong working relationships.

    + Lead or support project planning and execution with limited supervision.

    + Ensure designs meet engineering standards and project objectives.

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

    + 1–5 years of relevant experience in electrical design, preferably in power generation.

    + Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, especially in power plant systems.

    + Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with CAD Overlay is a plus.

    + Ability to manage design tasks on large-scale projects with minimal supervision.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced engineering degree.

    + Experience with scheduling, cost control, and project coordination.

    + Familiarity with NEC and other industry standards.

    + Ability to lead portions of projects and mentor junior staff.

    What We’re Looking For

    + A self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.

    + Comfortable making independent decisions with some management consultation.

    + Team-oriented with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with external partners.

     

    Benefits Include - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 10 Paid holidays

     

    Pay - $30 - $42/hr depending on experience

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $42.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.