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SR Electrical Engineer

Actalent
Columbia, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

The Electrical Engineer SR position requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution. The role involves assisting in the preparation and oversight of electrical power system design, including scope documents, schedules, budgets, and diagrams. The position demands a thorough understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance, while providing technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical power system design including scope documents, schedules, budgets, single line diagrams, elementary, and wiring diagrams, layout, and circuitry design.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, codes, and standards.
  • Provide technical direction to other engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Assist in the checkout and startup of systems as necessary.
  • Effectively communicate with other groups and disciplines to ensure maximum effectiveness.
  • Provide problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Make independent decisions with some consultation with management.
  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 10 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency in engineering design principles, preferably power plant electrical system design.
  • Experience in providing technical direction in preparation of design details, drawings, and calculations.
  • Experience in scheduling and coordinating projects to meet cost and schedule objectives.
  • Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, QA requirements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to handle design on large projects at nuclear plants with limited supervision.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience using AutoCAD and CAD Overlay is a plus.
  • High level of initiative and ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute work.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and vendors.
  • Knowledge of the industry design process (IP-ENG-001) is preferred.
Work Environment

The position is onsite, working closely with teams and plant staff in a professional setting. The role involves using advanced technologies and software to aid in the design and implementation of electrical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $78.00/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 Columbia,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 11, 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 : $70 - $78

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