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Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Type: Contract to Hire

About the Role

Are you ready to take your electrical engineering career to the next level? Join our growing Electrical and MEP team in the heart of RTP as a Subject Matter Expert Electrical Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our multi-disciplinary project team, you’ll:

+ Lead electrical design efforts for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities

+ Provide technical expertise in power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems

+ Perform evaluations of electrical equipment and control systems

+ Prepare design computations and ensure projects stay on budget and schedule

+ Collaborate with internal teams and client representatives to deliver high-quality solutions

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

+ Support business development by identifying new opportunities and building client relationships

What You Bring

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

+ 8+ years of relevant experience

+ NC PE license or ability to obtain via reciprocity

+ Strong technical acumen and a passion for staying ahead of industry trends

+ Excellent communication and self-management skills

Bonus Skills

+ Experience with interdisciplinary systems and data-driven design

+ Familiarity with CAD or Revit for electrical power engineering

+ Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE standards

+ Creative mindset with a knack for presenting ideas to teams and clients

Work Environment

You’ll begin working from our Durham office for the first 3–6 months, with flexible work arrangements available afterward. Our team thrives in a supportive, innovative environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. We use the latest tools and software to deliver state-of-the-art solutions from concept to completion.

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a growing, dynamic team in a high-tech region

+ Work on diverse, impactful projects across multiple sectors

+ Enjoy a flexible work schedule and a culture that supports professional development

+ Contribute to a company that values technical excellence and innovation

Ready to bring your expertise to a team that’s shaping the future of electrical design? Apply today and let’s build something great together.

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 Oct 29, 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.