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Senior Electrical Designer

Actalent
Birmingham, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

Job Title:

Engineer 1

Job Description:

The Engineer 1 position is an exciting opportunity for individuals with 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree. This role involves applying engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to develop energy storage and renewable energy systems. You will support estimate preparation, review design options, and prepare development packages while providing guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors.

Responsibilities:

  • Create a safe work environment by prioritizing safety first.
  • Understand the processes used for planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance.
  • Comprehend the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in design, construction, and maintenance.
  • Understand design practices and work processes.
  • Utilize all software applications used in design.
  • Understand industry and internal design standards.
  • Support the development of design standards and criteria for the system.
  • Assist in developing project management plans.
  • Conduct estimating activities for projects in early development stages.
  • Perform siting due diligence.
  • Support regulatory filings.

Essential Skills:

  • Introductory engineering knowledge.
  • Basic problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make limited independent decisions based on procedure with supervisor review.
  • Basic discipline software knowledge.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with internal business and engineering functions as well as vendors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • 0-5 years of related experience.
  • Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Work Environment:

This role involves working closely with various internal departments and vendors to ensure the successful design and development of energy solutions. The position requires familiarity with industry software applications and design standards. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential for building effective relationships and ensuring project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL 35242.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $36.06/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 Birmingham,AL 35242.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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