Job Title: Industrial Automation Power Engineer

This position serves as the expert for electrical infrastructure across the facility, ranging from utility feed to the Motor Control Center (MCC). The engineer manages existing systems, supports expansion projects, and collaborates with automation and utilities teams. This hands-on role requires a high degree of independence and plays a crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical infrastructure from utility power intake through MCC distribution.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems; spec and size transformers for new equipment.
• Conduct thermographic studies and analyze heat data for preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on transformers, switchgear, and MCCs during scheduled shutdowns, including July 4th.
• Update and maintain single-line diagrams and main power distribution drawings.
• Prepare technical reports for internal teams and governing agencies.
• Collaborate with automation team on Allen-Bradley VFDs and PLCs (Wonderware-based BMS).
• Support utilities infrastructure: purified water, chilled water, steam, compressed air, etc.
• Troubleshoot on the floor—gauges, meters, panels, and electrical systems.

• 5–7 years of experience in industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Strong familiarity with medium voltage systems (13.2 kV).
• Proficiency in SKM software for arc flash and electrical studies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Experience in PLC programming for utility systems such as water, steam, air, and building automation.

This role is situated in a clean, regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with a Monday–Friday first shift schedule. The position offers long-term stability, strong benefits, and the chance to support critical electrical infrastructure at one of Columbus’s largest pharmaceutical sites. Benefits include a generous PTO bank starting with 20 days, comprehensive health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits once on direct with the client.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $57.69/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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.

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