• Electrical Design Engineer

    Actalent (Durham, NC)


    Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

    Power Up Your Career with Purpose

    We’re excited to welcome a passionate and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to our growing MEP team in the heart of RTP. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative electrical systems for high-impact institutional, commercial, and industrial projects. If you're looking for a company that invests in your growth and values your expertise, you’ve found the right place.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Lead electrical design efforts for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems within multi-discipline project teams.

    + Provide technical evaluations and design services for a variety of facility types.

    + Conduct assessments of electrical equipment and control systems, and prepare design computations.

    + Ensure designs are completed on time and within budget.

    + Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions.

    + Stay current with local, state, and federal design standards and regulations.

    + Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposals.

    What You Bring:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + NC Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain via reciprocity.

    + 8+ years of experience in electrical design for buildings and facilities.

    + Strong technical skills and a passion for innovation.

    + Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

    + Proficiency in CAD and Revit for electrical design documentation.

    + Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards and interdisciplinary MEP coordination.

    Bonus Skills:

    + Experience with financial metrics and data analytics in engineering.

    + Creative problem-solving and presentation skills.

    + Interest in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development.

    Work Environment:

    You’ll begin with 3–6 months of on-site collaboration in our Durham office to immerse yourself in our team and projects. Afterward, flexible hybrid options are available. Our office culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on delivering excellence through teamwork.

     

    Ready to energize your career and make a lasting impact?

     

    Join us and help shape the future of electrical design in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Durham,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.