What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
The Mission: Feed and Fuel the World 🌍
We’re looking for a Sr Electrical Design Engineer (8-12 years) ready to lead high-stakes projects and solve the complex technical challenges at the heart of food and energy production.
If you thrive on innovation and want to be mentored by, and ultimately become a top professional in the industry, let’s talk.
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What You’ll Do
· Engineering Design: Lead power distribution, grounding, lighting and automation design
· Technical Drafting: Develop complex systems in AutoCAD and Revit
· Process Integration: Develop P&IDs, motor and field instrument schedules
· System Analysis: Perform arc flash and coordination studies
· Continuous Growth: Stay ahead of trends with 100% employer-paid continuing ed
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What You Bring to the Table
· Education: BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
· Experience: 8–12 years of electrical design (Ag and Industrial preferred)
The Toolbox: Working knowledge of NFPA and IEEE standards
· The Software: Hands-on experience with SKM or ETAP, AutoCAD, and Revit
· Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship
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Why this role?
· Impact: See the tangible results of your work on the food and fuel supplies that sustain our communities
· Mentorship: Collaborative environment working alongside industry experts
· Stability: A growing firm with a rock-solid pipeline of essential projects
· Culture: A team built on service and mutually beneficial opportunities
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/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)
This is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.
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.
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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.
Salary : $40 - $80