• Electrical Design Engineer

    Actalent (Durham, NC)


    Job Title: Electrical Design EngineerJob Description

     

    We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Electrical team and MEP group at our growing RTP office as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Electrical Engineer. If you aspire to work in a company that nurtures your growth and helps you become the best you can be, we are thrilled to meet you. Your passion and experience are highly valued here.

    Responsibilities

    + Serve as a technical expert supporting power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team, producing electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.

    + Act as the lead electrical engineer providing technical and design services in support of various projects.

    + Direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments.

    + Ensure completion of electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.

    + Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, as well as technical writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, project managers, and client representatives to complete work efficiently.

    + 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

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + NC Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to acquire it quickly through reciprocity.

    + 8+ years of relevant experience.

    + High technical ability and interest in technology, with a commitment to staying current in the field.

    + Strong communication skills and a self-starter attitude.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering, drawing upon different disciplines.

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

    + Familiarity with MEP work for buildings and comfortable with the NEC, NESC, IEEE standards.

    + Interest in financial metrics and data analytics for deriving the best solutions.

    + Creative thinking and idea presentation skills to the team, clients, and broader audiences.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role requires working out of the Durham office for 3-6 months initially, with more flexibility available thereafter.

     

    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 Nov 11, 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.