Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Senior Electrical Engineer designs and develops electrical controls and power distribution systems for complex manufactured product solutions. This role ensures that all products meet engineering specifications and applicable standards while supporting project delivery through highquality design packages and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical design packages, including detailed electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and comprehensive bills of materials.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with engineering specifications, internal standards, and relevant industry codes and regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineering staff in producing accurate and compliant design packages, providing technical review and feedback.
• Collaborate closely with System Engineering to create and refine controls diagrams that support overall system functionality.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical designs into broader project deliverables and meet project schedules.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software to create and update electrical drawings and documentation.
• Utilize Autodesk tools, including Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault, to support design, documentation management, and product lifecycle processes.
• Apply knowledge of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards to ensure safe and compliant electrical designs.
• Interpret and work from construction drawings, single-line diagrams, and control drawings to support design and manufacturing activities.
• Support the design and integration of control wiring and power distribution systems, including HMI and SCADA components, where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, tools, and standards within the engineering team.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of related electrical engineering experience in controls and/or power distribution design.
• Proficiency with 2-D AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software.
• Strong knowledge of UL, National Electrical Code (NEC), and NFPA 79 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, single-line diagrams, and control drawings.
• Proficiency with Autodesk software tools, including Autodesk Vault and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Solid understanding of electrical controls and power distribution systems used in manufactured products.
• Bachelors degree in engineering, with a preference for electrical engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with generator systems and designing components using Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
• Experience with control wiring and power distribution systems involving HMI and SCADA is preferred.
• Autodesk CAD administration-level experience is beneficial for managing design standards, libraries, and configurations.
• Familiarity with designing and documenting weldments within Autodesk tools is advantageous.
• Experience working with generic HMI and SCADA platforms in industrial or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a manufacturing environment where the Senior Electrical Engineer works closely with production and other engineering disciplines to support products throughout their lifecycle. The position occasionally requires inspecting products in progress on the manufacturing floor and handling or moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Work typically involves extensive use of design and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, IFS, and Microsoft Office, in combination with adherence to UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards. The environment emphasizes safety, collaboration, and hands-on engagement with equipment and systems as they move from design through production. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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