What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support our Capital Projects Team. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to Project Managers in outsourced projects, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines, industry codes, and plant-wide infrastructure standards. You will develop scopes of work, review external designs, and provide engineering support throughout project execution. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate looking to gain experience in design engineering while learning about industrial electrical systems. A mentorship program will be available to help you ramp up and grow within the role.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers by providing technical insights for electrical engineering aspects of capital projects.
- Collaborate with engineering support teams to develop scopes of work, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines.
- Review third-party design proposals and assess technical viability, safety, and alignment with industry standards.
- Assist with detailed electrical design work, focusing on plant-wide infrastructure upgrades and electrical system improvements.
- Work closely with outsourced engineering firms, ensuring quality and alignment with project objectives.
- Maintain documentation for electrical projects, including design reviews, schematics, and reports.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Project Managers and engineering firms.
- Apply electrical codes and standards to support safe and efficient operations.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong foundational knowledge of electrical systems, industrial infrastructure, and design principles.
- Basic understanding of electrical standards and ability to read electrical schematics.
- Ability to review and evaluate electrical designs provided by external sources.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with Project Managers, engineering teams, and external partners.
- Analytical problem-solving skills for assessing technical designs and project feasibility.
- Proactive and detail-oriented approach in supporting project execution.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow under mentorship.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Understanding of hardware and power distribution.
- Troubleshooting skills.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing environment with a desk provided. The work setting involves collaboration with internal and external engineering teams, ensuring a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. Our growing Electrical Engineering team offers opportunities for professional development as team members transition into new roles.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 Albany,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $37