• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (New Brighton, MN)


    Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to manage and lead electrical design projects. The role involves overseeing a variety of support systems including engine wiring harness and control systems, facility interconnecting wiring diagrams, and data acquisition systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage electrical design projects with minimal guidance and supervision of Senior Electrical Engineers, overseeing schedule, budget, and task breakdowns.

    + Responsible for design efforts that include engine wiring harness and control systems, facility interconnecting wiring diagrams, facility control systems, and data acquisition systems.

    + Create high-level and low-level detailed wiring diagrams for industrial data acquisition, control systems, and cable assemblies using AutoCAD Electrical.

    + Facilitate design reviews internally and support project reviews externally with project management members and customers.

    + Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Software engineers in a cross-functional environment.

    + Create designs and drawings that comply with industry standards.

    + Provide feedback to engineering management on work progress and status.

    + Work closely with a team of electrical engineers, designers, drafters, and management to produce project deliverables.

    + Collect and interpret information from various design inputs including previous designs, customer specifications, and documentation.

    + Acquire ongoing knowledge to improve technology, products, and processes through company training opportunities.

    + Support existing customers by providing troubleshooting instructions on familiar work packages.

    + Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture, offering recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in electrical design and engineering concepts.

    + Experience with AutoCAD Electrical for designing electrical systems.

    + Expertise in electrical design, wire harness design, and junction boxes.

    + Must have an AAS Degree with 4+ years of experience or a BSEE with 2+ years of experience.

    + Related industry experience required based on the Electrical Engineering level.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + CE and ATEX regulatory experience preferred.

    + Experience in designing electrical systems using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent in areas such as data acquisition and control systems, power distribution systems, wiring harnesses, and junction boxes.

    + Familiarity with building electrical ducting and services.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is a lab setting where employees work cross-functionally with different teams. The company offers a good culture, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Brighton, Minnesota.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.07/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 New Brighton,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.