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 skilled Electrical Engineer to create independent drawings and specifications for diverse and challenging projects. The role involves working closely with project design teams and customers to deliver electrical system and equipment design services. You will be responsible for designing medium and low voltage utility service entrances, power distribution, lighting, and motor controls. Additionally, you will develop basis of design reports and perform calculations related to short circuits, load flow, voltage drop, and arc flash.
Responsibilities
- Create independent drawings and specifications from scratch.
- Perform rudimentary load calculations.
- Collaborate with project design teams and customers to provide electrical system and equipment design services.
- Develop and draft basis of design reports.
- Perform short circuit, load flow, voltage drop, and arc flash calculations.
- Conduct circuit ampacity and conduit fill calculations.
- Present findings and integrated solutions to the customer via written reports and oral presentations.
- Prepare detailed specifications, contract drawings, and contractor bid packages.
Essential Skills
- Low Voltage Design (480V power design and below).
- Industrial project electrical design experience.
- Single line diagrams design.
- Sizing wire and conduit.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical system modeling performance software such as SKM or ETAP.
- Knowledge of standards including NEC, NYC Building Codes, Energy Codes, NFPA Recommended Standards, and ConEdison Installation Standards/Blue Book.
- 5 years of electrical design experience in industrial, municipal, educational, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing facilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Union City, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $70.00/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 hybrid position in Union City,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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 : $53 - $70