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Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Job Description
An industrial engineering consulting firm is rapidly growing and seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to provide critical design support for active and upcoming heavy industrial and agricultural projects. This role suits someone who can quickly step in, work independently, and make an immediate impact while collaborating with a distributed engineering team. The position offers flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid, or onsite, and provides strong opportunities for professional growth in a small, high-performing organization.
Responsibilities
Provide electrical design support for heavy industrial and agricultural facilities, supporting projects from initial concept through construction.
Design and develop industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, instrumentation, and motor controls.
Produce, review, and modify electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
Utilize Revit to support electrical design and coordination within multidiscipline models, where applicable.
Support the development of P&IDs, equipment schedules, and system documentation to ensure complete and coordinated design packages.
Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external customers in a consulting-style environment to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Participate in technical design reviews to help ensure compliance with applicable codes, NEC, and general industrial electrical standards.
Support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Contribute to projects that support critical infrastructure across agriculture, energy, and material processing industries.
Assist with or review studies using tools such as SKM or ETAP for arc flash and coordination analyses when needed.
Communicate design concepts and project status clearly to project stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Operate effectively in a client-facing role, providing professional and responsive support to customers throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Skills
Experience in heavy industrial electrical design, such as agriculture, ethanol, power distribution, material handling, processing facilities, or rail/shipping terminals.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, instrumentation, grounding, lighting, and voltage systems.
Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts.
Ability to work directly with customers and operate confidently in a consulting, client-facing role.
Capability to support projects from concept through construction, including documentation and coordination.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Comfort working remotely and independently while collaborating with a distributed engineering team.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external clients.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Revit experience for electrical design and coordination within multidiscipline models is preferred.
Knowledge of NEC and general industrial electrical standards is preferred.
Experience with SKM, ETAP, arc flash, or coordination studies is a plus but not required.
Senior Electrical Design Engineers: 4-year degree in electrical engineering or a related field is preferred.
Experienced Electrical Designers / Drafters: 2-year technical degree or equivalent relevant experience is welcomed.
Familiarity with IEEE standards and industrial electrical engineering best practices is beneficial.
Background in consulting or engineering services environments is an advantage.
Work Environment
You will work within a tight-knit team of approximately 5-10 electrical engineers at various levels of experience in a small, fast-growing consulting firm founded in 2022. The culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early. The role supports flexible work arrangements, including fully remote, hybrid, or onsite options, enabling you to contribute effectively from a distributed environment. You will use modern engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD and, where applicable, Revit, as well as analysis software like SKM or ETAP when needed. The work focuses on heavy industrial and agricultural facilities and involves close interaction with both internal project teams and external clients in a professional consulting setting, with clear paths for advancement as the company continues to grow.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Prinsburg, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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
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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.
