• Electrical Design Engineer

    Actalent (St. Petersburg, FL)


    Job Title: Lead Electrical Design Engineer

    Job Description

    The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will lead design teams focused on unique design projects and challenges in the renewable energy industry. Typical projects may include energy storage systems, power conversion units, or industrial equipment. These systems will include high power switchgear, electrical panels and wiring, as well as industry-standard control and monitoring systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead electrical designs of high-power systems from concept to production.

    + Assist in business capture efforts, including estimations and planning.

    + Develop product requirements from customer input.

    + Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

    + Select key electrical components with an emphasis on cost reduction.

    + Design system wiring diagrams, electrical panel schematics, cable and manufacturing outputs.

    + Perform design analysis, including DFMEA, derating analysis, arc-fault calculations, heat loss calculations, short circuit current limit calculations, etc.

    + Develop test plans against customer requirements.

    + Debug prototype units using standard lab equipment.

    + Execute verification test plan using standard lab equipment.

    + Write manufacturing test specifications.

    + Represent Design Engineering in technical customer discussions.

    + Perform design reviews.

    + Provide guidance to junior engineers.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

    + At least 8+ years of experience in electrical hardware design.

    + Experience managing entire design cycles from concept to production.

    + Proficiency in electrical engineering, design, and electrical design.

    + Expertise in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.

    + Experience in power systems and professional engineering practices.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Ability to develop product requirements from customer input.

    + Experience in applying industry standards and regulatory requirements.

    + Skilled in design analysis including DFMEA and other calculations.

    + Proven ability to execute verification test plans and debug prototype units.

    + Experience in representing design engineering in customer discussions.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00/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 Saint Petersburg,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.