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Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Downers Grove, IL, United States

$60 to $70 USD / hour

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Pay: $60 to $70 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on delivering electrical engineering and design for major projects and multiple moderately sized projects with complex designs in the power generation, industrial, and process sectors. You will plan and schedule engineering activities, support project leads with budgets, and help guide a team of engineers and designers while coordinating closely with other engineering disciplines. The position offers exposure across the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution, along with strong opportunities for technical development and career growth into a lead electrical engineer role.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering and design for major projects and multiple moderately sized projects with complex electrical systems.
Plan and schedule assigned electrical engineering and design activities to meet project milestones and deliverables.
Support project leads in developing engineering budgets, including estimating anticipated hours and material requirements.
Monitor engineering progress against schedule and budget, and help identify and address variances.
Help lead and coordinate teams of electrical engineers and designers, providing technical direction and support.
Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, structural, civil, instrumentation and controls, and other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated designs.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents for technical accuracy, quality, code compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
Identify electrical interfaces and requirements associated with existing facilities and retrofit projects, and incorporate them into the design.
Participate in constructability and design reviews, providing input to improve safety, reliability, and ease of construction.
Contribute to the design and specification of medium-voltage and low-voltage equipment and cables for power generation and industrial applications.
Develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding systems, raceway layouts, and equipment arrangements for MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers.
Work independently on complex electrical engineering assignments while also supporting and mentoring junior engineers and designers.
Participate in client meetings and collaborate with project leads, project managers, construction teams, and senior leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited university.
5+ years of electrical engineering design experience within power generation and/or industrial projects.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Working knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards.
Working knowledge of NEMA standards.
Experience designing and specifying medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment and cables.
Ability to independently handle complex electrical engineering assignments.
Proficiency in electrical design using tools such as AutoCAD.
Experience with electrical schematics and power distribution design.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong attention to detail in reviewing drawings and project documents for technical accuracy and code compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5 to 10+ years of power generation or heavy industrial electrical design experience is highly desirable.
Hands-on experience designing medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, including one-lines, three-lines, grounding systems, raceways, transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers (MCCs).
Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.
Experience working on EPC projects, including exposure to engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution.
Experience with ETAP or similar electrical analysis and modeling software.
Previous leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring junior engineers or leading design teams, are a plus.
Strong communication skills for participation in client meetings and coordination with project and construction teams.
Interest in career growth into a Lead Electrical Engineer role with increasing responsibility for projects, budgets, and personnel.

Work EnvironmentThe role supports complex electrical design and engineering projects primarily within power generation, industrial, and process facilities. You will work in a professional office environment with a mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, including a two-step interview process with one virtual interview and one on-site visit. The position offers exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle, including coordination with project managers, construction teams, and senior leadership. Work involves extensive use of engineering and design software such as AutoCAD and ETAP, as well as frequent interaction with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The environment emphasizes technical excellence, constructability, and practical field execution while providing opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and grow into a lead role. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Downers Grove, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove,IL.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.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Skills

Electrical engineering
Plan engineering activities
Estimating
Regulatory compliance
Work independently
Coaching
Maintain electronic equipment
Autodesk AutoCAD
Attention to detail
P.Eng.
Procurement
ETAP
Leadership
Communication skills
Collaboration
Industrial software

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