Job Description: Electrical Design Engineer

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for system drafting and engineering, focusing on designing skids in AutoCAD Electrical based on sold jobs. You will collaborate with the applications and sales teams to develop engineering solutions, ensuring the accuracy of systems by comparing Electrical Line/GA Drawings with P&ID drawings to system quotes.

Responsibilities

Engage in System Drafting (50%) by designing skids using AutoCAD Electrical.Collaborate with applications and sales teams to develop engineering solutions.Ensure system accuracy by comparing Electrical Line/GA Drawings with P&ID drawings.Perform System Engineering (25%) by providing necessary Power Drop and load calculations/single line drawings for system designs.Work with OEM Vendors and ensure UL508A design compliance.Provide notes/instructions to ensure fabricators adhere to NEC standards.Handle Revision & As-Built Drawings (15%) by completing as-built drawings and revisions per customer markups.Coordinate with sales/AE's for scope support changes or engineering solutions.Provide Electrical Engineering Support (10%) by supporting the Panel Shop Supervisor.Engage in Electrical Integration Design and field electrical support for the service team.Assist AE's/Sales in developing their S&E's and participate in electrical inspection and testing.

Essential Skills

4-5 years of AutoCAD design experience, preferably in designing control panels.Ability to identify and read electrical schematics.Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the wastewater/fluid handling industry.PLC Experience.Experience with three-phase motors, 240V, and 120V systems.Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and schematic design.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bartlett, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/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 Bartlett,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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