Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As our new Senior Electrical Engineer, you will join our Engineering Department, consisting of a multi-discipline design/engineering staff focused on the industrial manufacturing market. You will focus on engineering solutions for our clients and supporting projects in offices across the US. You will be responsible for providing leading electrical engineering designs for our projects over the total life cycle, running from technical studies, front-end loading stages, detailed engineering design to constructability reviews. The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform complex assignments requiring the application of advanced engineering techniques for an entire project or selected segments of a complete project. The individual must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make major design decisions and direct the entire design team.

ResponsibilitiesDesign and engineer power distribution systems based on the National Electrical Code and client specifications.Design and engineer facility lighting systems.Design and engineer grounding systems.Develop power panel schedules.Design and engineer motor control systems.Design and engineer process control panels.Create process instrumentation wiring diagrams.Communicate and document effectively with project team, including outside contacts, customers, and other engineering departments.Review and analyze project requirements, codes, and standards to ensure compliance with regulations and client specifications.Perform design calculations and prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, subcontractors, and contractors, to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.Prepare proposals and fee estimates.Serve as a technical lead engineer for the quality review process of work products developed by others.Coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines into the final design deliverables.Train and mentor early career engineering employees.May be designated as a Project Manager for electrical engineering projects.Provide support for construction projects, including cost estimating, construction phasing/scheduling, site inspections, punch list development, and review of shop drawings.Essential SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.5+ years of qualifying engineering experience in the engineering/design field.Professional Engineering (PE) license or desire to pursue PE licensure.Experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).Practical experience with engineering calculations (Short Circuit, Overcurrent Protection Coordination, and ArcFlash) utilizing computer modeling software.Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).Practical experience with Autodesk REVIT and AutoCAD MEP.Practical experience with lighting design software AGI32 or similar.Additional Skills & QualificationsSpecialized expertise in heavy industrial, manufacturing, and chemical plants.Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying advanced engineering techniques.Ability to train and mentor early career engineers.Work Environment

The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility. We offer a hybrid work model with 2 days in the office, and for the right candidate, we may consider 100% remote work. Our company emphasizes sustainability both internally and with clients. We work on both domestic and international projects, and we offer PTO based on years of experience in the field, up to 5-6 weeks. We also provide a hiring bonus program that can be used as a relocation bonus.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $67.30

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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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