Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Cable and Wiring DesignJob Description
This Electrical Engineer role focuses on designing and developing cable and electrical system solutions that meet rigorous safety, quality, functional, and manufacturability requirements. You will translate complex system requirements into detailed cable designs, ensure adherence to established design standards and guidelines, and clearly communicate design intent to designers and drafters. The position involves close collaboration with coworkers, customers, and suppliers, participation in design reviews, and mentoring others, while supporting system engineering documentation and managing project status, timelines, and costs.
Responsibilities
Design and develop cable and electrical system designs that comply with design standards, guidelines, and all relevant requirements including safety, quality, functionality, materials, manufacturability, testing, time, and cost.
Interpret system requirements from stakeholders and translate them into detailed cable and wiring solutions.
Clearly communicate design intent and technical details to designers, drafters, and other engineering team members.
Review engineering documents, drawings, and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards.
Conduct and actively participate in peer reviews of designs, both internally and with customers, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, designers, and drafters in cable design practices, tools, and standards.
Support system engineering documentation needs, including Interface Control Documents (ICD), Government Furnished Information (GFI), and Level 1 and Level 2 diagrams.
Estimate effort, schedule, and resource needs for assigned tasks and projects, and provide regular status updates.
Identify, communicate, and work through issues related to safety, quality, tasks, timelines, people resources and delegation, and costs.
Maintain and communicate status for all active projects, ensuring stakeholders remain informed on progress and risks.
Collaborate effectively with coworkers, contractors, and customers to achieve project goals and align with organizational objectives.
Maintain a strong customer focus while meeting schedules and delivering high-quality engineering outputs.
Essential Skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in written and oral communication, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong customer and client focus while meeting schedules and deliverable commitments.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including with coworkers, contractors, and customers.
Understanding of organizational goals and objectives and how engineering work supports them.
Capability to review technical documents for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
Experience conducting and participating in peer reviews of designs, both internal and customer-facing.
Ability to mentor and guide others in engineering practices, tools, and processes.
Experience supporting system engineering documentation such as ICDs, GFI, and Level 1 and Level 2 diagrams.
Skill in estimating, tracking, and communicating status for tasks and projects, including safety, quality, timelines, resources, and costs.
Willingness to self-develop and maintain additional skills required to perform the position effectively.
Proficiency with engineering and documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Experience in electrical design, including wiring, cables, and wiring diagrams.
Creo design skills, particularly in electrical and cabling design.
Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or Cable Engineer, with 3-5+ years of relevant experience in cable and wiring design.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, or at least 4 years of experience in the design of cables and wire harnesses in military or industrial environments.
Experience designing wiring, cables, and wire harnesses for complex systems.
Familiarity with SolidWorks Electrical or Creo Cable is desired but not required.
Experience using CREO Cabling and CREO Schematic is highly valued and considered a strong bonus.
Ability to maintain and communicate status for all active projects in a clear and timely manner.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and self-development to keep skills current with evolving tools and standards.
Work Environment
This role operates within an engineering-focused environment that emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and adherence to structured design processes. You will work closely with other engineers, designers, drafters, contractors, and customers, using industry-standard engineering tools and documentation platforms such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and advanced CAD and cabling design tools like CREO Cabling, CREO Schematic, and optionally SolidWorks Electrical. The work involves a mix of individual design tasks, team-based reviews, and cross-functional coordination, with an expectation of professional attire suitable for a technical office setting. The environment supports mentoring, peer review, and continuous skill development, and values clear communication, project transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eagan, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Eagan,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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