Job Title: Electrical / Electronic Engineer III
Job Description
This role focuses on planning, designing, installing, and maintaining electrical and substation infrastructure that supports a large manufacturing plant and its operations. You will improve the energy efficiency of plant infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to reduce overall energy costs, while managing and coordinating both small and large brownfield engineering projects. The position offers the opportunity to work on long-term, impactful infrastructure initiatives within a stable, highly collaborative facilities engineering environment.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and implement the construction and maintenance of plant electrical and substation infrastructure.
Specify equipment and systems that support plant infrastructure and facility processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to plant infrastructure and facility processes in a timely and effective manner.
Support plant infrastructure and facility process equipment, including boilers, compressors, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems (15kV, 480V, 120V), standby generator and UPS systems, fiber optic and Ethernet communication systems, life safety systems (smoke and fire detection, annunciation and notification, fire suppression), security systems (card access, cameras, gate control), and lighting.
Plan and coordinate work with skilled in-house tradespeople and supervisors, as well as outside contractors and service technicians.
Provide and implement designs for electrical infrastructure equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and best practices.
Apply working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA) and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace in all design and maintenance activities.
Participate actively in teams and cross-functional groups to support plant and infrastructure initiatives.
Manage and execute multiple engineering projects simultaneously, including projects with budgets of $500K or more.
Perform project management and plant engineering functions, including scope development, coordination, and oversight of implementation.
Interpret and work from electrical drawings and specifications to guide design, installation, and troubleshooting efforts.
Contribute to improving the energy efficiency of operating infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to reduce energy costs.
Coordinate with maintenance, facilities, utilities, and contractors to ensure reliable operation of critical electrical and infrastructure systems.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Minimum of 5 years of plant engineering, facility engineering, or electrical engineering experience supporting facility or infrastructure systems.
Experience designing, reviewing, and/or implementing electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including projects of approximately $500K or greater.
Strong electrical engineering knowledge, including electrical design and power distribution.
Ability to interpret and work from electrical drawings and technical specifications.
Experience with medium voltage and high voltage systems and substation engineering.
Hands-on experience with equipment installation in an industrial or facility environment.
Working knowledge and practical use of the National Electric Code (NFPA).
Working knowledge and practical use of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to plant infrastructure and facility processes.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, maintenance personnel, and external contractors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or interest in pursuing a PE license.
Experience supporting capital projects from design through installation.
AutoCAD experience for creating or reviewing electrical drawings and layouts.
Familiarity with CMMS or ERP systems, such as Maximo or SAP.
Previous project management experience, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
Experience with substation projects and large-scale electrical infrastructure is highly beneficial.
Interest in long-term career growth within a stable facilities engineering environment.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with maintenance, facilities, utilities, and contractors.
Work Environment
This position is based at a corporate manufacturing campus in a hands-on facilities engineering environment that is not focused on direct production-line work. Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent on office-based engineering tasks, such as design, planning, and project coordination, and about 30% of your time will be spent on the plant floor, engaging directly with infrastructure and equipment. Occasional off-hours availability is required to support electrical or infrastructure emergencies, typically no more than a couple of times per month. You will collaborate regularly with maintenance, facilities, utilities, and contractors, and you will gain exposure to large-scale electrical infrastructure and substation projects. The team environment is stable, with low turnover, strong institutional knowledge, and a well-established facilities group that supports long project timelines, thoughtful engineering, and long-term career development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.30 - $57.70/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 Detroit,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.
