Electrical Project EngineerBuild Your Career Designing the Systems Behind Great Buildings
Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to grow your technical expertise and gain hands-on experience on impactful building projects? Whether you have internship experience, a strong foundation in building systems design, or several years of MEP consulting experience, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while advancing your career in electrical engineering.
Join a team that combines the collaborative culture of a boutique engineering firm with the stability, resources, and growth opportunities of a larger organization.
Why Join Our Team?
Diverse Project Exposure - Work on commercial, healthcare, institutional, education, and mixed-use building projects.
Professional Growth - Learn directly from experienced engineers and project leaders committed to your development.
Full Project Lifecycle Experience - Gain exposure from design and documentation through construction administration and project completion.
Industry-Leading Tools - Develop expertise using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, SKM, and other industry-standard software.
Long-Term Career Advancement - Clear growth paths, mentorship opportunities, and increasing project responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
Develop and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and other design disciplines
Perform electrical calculations, lighting studies, and power system analysis
Apply applicable building codes and industry standards to ensure safe, compliant designs
Support project deliverables including drawings, specifications, models, and technical documentation
Participate in project coordination meetings and help resolve design challenges
Contribute to a collaborative team focused on innovation, quality, and technical excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
1-5 years of experience in building systems design, electrical engineering, or MEP consulting
Recent graduates with relevant internship or co-op experience are encouraged to apply
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
Understanding of electrical power distribution and lighting systems
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications
EIT certification or actively pursuing licensure
Experience with AGi32 lighting calculations
Experience using SKM for power system analysis
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu
LEED AP, WELL AP, RCDD, or other industry certifications
Strong interest in professional development and long-term career growth
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
You'll join a highly collaborative engineering team where mentorship, technical excellence, and professional growth are a priority. Engineers here have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, contribute meaningful ideas, and gain exposure to a wide variety of challenging projects.
If you're looking for a role where you can expand your technical skills, build strong industry experience, and grow into a future project leader, we'd love to connect.
Apply today and take the next step in your electrical engineering career. Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Sep 23, 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.
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
