Job Title: Sr. Electrical EngineerJob Description
The Sr. Electrical Engineer provides comprehensive electrical engineering design and documentation for industrial facilities, delivering high-quality power and systems designs using industry-standard tools. This role contributes to complex industrial engineering projects, supports growth within a dedicated electrical group, and plays a key part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems in manufacturing and process environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and produce complete electrical engineering documents and drawings for industrial facilities, including power distribution and related systems.
Lead and execute electrical design work for industrial engineering projects in metals, chemical, and manufacturing environments.
Create and update electrical plans, schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD and Revit in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Perform power design calculations and analyses to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable electrical systems for industrial applications.
Conduct on-site field assessments to evaluate existing electrical infrastructure and gather data needed for design and engineering decisions.
Collaborate with project teams and other disciplines to integrate electrical designs into overall industrial engineering solutions.
Apply professional engineering judgment and stamp designs as appropriate in accordance with P.E. licensing requirements and regulatory standards.
Support continuous improvement of electrical engineering processes, standards, and tools within the electrical group.
Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination to help deliver projects on time and within scope.
Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders on electrical design and industrial engineering best practices.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on industrial engineering projects.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in electrical or a closely related discipline.
Proven experience working in industrial environments such as metals, chemical processing, or manufacturing facilities.
Strong proficiency in Revit for electrical modeling and documentation.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical drawings and design work.
Hands-on experience with power design for industrial facilities, including load calculations and system layout.
Ability to perform field assessments and translate site conditions into accurate engineering documentation.
Solid understanding of relevant electrical codes, standards, and best practices for industrial applications.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Experience collaborating within a small engineering team and contributing to group growth and capability development.
Background in industrial engineering projects involving metals, chemical, or manufacturing processes.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, code-compliant electrical designs.
Interest in professional growth and taking on increasing responsibility within an electrical engineering group.
Work Environment
This role operates in a hybrid setting that includes both office-based work and field assignments. The Sr. Electrical Engineer works on site and remotely in the office environment, using tools such as AutoCAD and Revit on standard engineering workstations to develop and manage electrical designs. Field work involves visiting industrial facilities to perform site assessments, observe existing conditions, and coordinate with project stakeholders. The position offers the atmosphere of a small company with close collaboration within the electrical group and opportunities to grow, take on diverse responsibilities, and contribute directly to the success of industrial engineering projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.
About Actalent
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