• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Des Moines, IA)


    Now Hiring: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    Join our team as an Electrical Engineer and take charge of designing electrical systems for commercial buildings using Revit. You will manage 2-4 projects at a time, providing client-facing updates on the electrical aspects and reviewing shop drawings during the construction administration phase. Regular attendance at project meetings with contractors and other engineers is essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Design electrical systems for commercial buildings in Revit.

    + Provide client-facing updates for 2-4 projects simultaneously.

    + Review shop drawings during construction administration.

    + Attend regular project meetings with contractors and engineers.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MEP and electrical engineering.

    + Experience in electrical design and electrical building design.

    + Strong skills in Revit and electrical systems.

    + Professional Engineer designation is a plus.

    + Minimum of 3 years post-graduation experience in electrical commercial design.

    + Direct experience with electrical commercial building systems design.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + 3+ years of experience using Revit.

    + EIT certification is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The position offers a spacious office on the outskirts of downtown where you will have your own office space. The team consists of six staff members, including four engineers and two drafters, fostering a family environment with regular social events like family dinners and baseball games. Most work is based in Iowa, with periodic visits to project sites. The role typically requires 40-50 hours per week, with standard hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and summer hours from Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with Fridays from 8 AM to 12 PM. Enjoy access to owners, regular incentives, bonuses, profit sharing, PTO, and holiday pay, with half of the benefits covered by the employer once direct. The firm, a local employee-owned consulting company, boasts over 15 years of business experience, with 75% of employees having tenure over 15 years, offering direct mentorship opportunities.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/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 Des Moines,IA.

     

    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.