• Electrical Design Engineer

    Actalent (Durham, NC)


    Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer Job Description

     

    We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical team and MEP group at our growing RTP office as a Subject Matter Expert Electrical Engineer. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found us! We look forward to learning about your passion and experience.

    Responsibilities

    + Serve as a technical expert in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects.

    + Lead electrical engineering efforts and provide technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team.

    + Direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems and control systems.

    + Prepare design computations and assessments.

    + Complete electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.

    + Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, and write technical reports and correspondence.

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

    + Develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.

    Essential Skills

    + B.S. in Electrical Engineering

    + NC PE or ability to acquire NC PE quickly through reciprocity

    + 8+ years of relevant experience

    + High technical ability and interest in staying current in the field

    + Strong communication skills and ability to take initiative

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in electrical power engineering and drawing sets in CAD or Revit

    + Familiarity with MEP work for buildings

    + Comfortable with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards and a willingness to learn more

    + Enjoyment in thinking creatively and presenting ideas to teams and clients

    + Interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering

    + Experience with financial metrics and data analytics in engineering solutions

    Work Environment

    The individual will initially work out of the Durham office for 3-6 months and then have more flexibility. The work environment is collaborative and encourages innovation and professional growth.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, North Carolina.

    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 Sep 24, 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.