Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Bartonville, IL • 8h ago

Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

This position supports generator set (gen-set) products used in power generation ranging from 500 kW to 2 MW. The role is hardware-focused and specification-driven, concentrating on selecting and specifying components rather than designing complete systems.

Responsibilities

Work with high-power electrical systems ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 amps, including ~4,000A breakers, and low-voltage control systems (DC, 24V, 120V).

Focus on specifying and selecting components such as breakers, switches, cables, wire size, and bus bars.

Interact significantly with suppliers, utilizing vendor-provided components and designs.

Perform light work on control panels and control boxes mounted on gen sets.

Engage minimally with software-related tasks (

Essential Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on hardware and specifications.

Working knowledge of power generation, generators, and electrical grid-@type components.

Approximately 1 year of experience, suitable for early-career candidates comfortable with hardware.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency with Caterpillar toolsets (CAT® ET, CAT® Monitoring Software, SIS Web, TMI, EDDC) is highly desirable.

Working knowledge of diesel- and natural-gas generator sets is preferred.

Familiarity with lithium-ion energy-storage systems is a plus.

Thorough understanding of relevant codes and standards, including NFPA 70/110, NEC, NEMA, UL, and IEEE.

Expert-level 2D drafting in AutoCAD; 3D modeling experience is required (Inventor preferred, or comparable platforms accepted).

Exposure to generator paralleling switchgear, remote-fuel supply, and remote cooling systems is preferred.

Work Environment

The role involves hands-on exposure to hardware and requires interaction with supplier-provided components and designs. The position is ideal for candidates seeking experience with high-power and low-voltage electrical systems. Dress code and shift information are not specified.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bartonville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/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 Bartonville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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