Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior-level Electrical Engineer with an active PE license to lead and deliver electrical design solutions for healthcare facilities, including hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty medical environments. This role focuses on designing and coordinating electrical systems within healthcare settings, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead and review electrical system designs for healthcare facilities.Coordinate power, lighting, and life safety systems.Design and coordinate building control systems, normal and emergency power distribution systems, and lighting and alarm systems.Manage projects or multiple workstreams, supporting construction and field issue resolution.Mentor junior engineers and participate in quality control and technical leadership efforts.Experience as Engineer of Record and with renovation projects in occupied healthcare facilities is highly valued.

Essential Skills

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Professional Engineer (PE) License required.Minimum of 7 years of experience in the building design consulting industry (8 years preferred).Advanced proficiency in core electrical engineering principles, including circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electrical and electronic systems.Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering design software.Knowledge of NFPA, IES standards, Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), and experience with Master Specification editing tools such as eSPECS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in healthcare environments is preferred but not required.Familiarity with energy-efficient system design and healthcare sustainability goals.Involvement in client interviews and business development.Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Work Environment

This role is fully in-office with earned flexibility over time. The Rock Island, IL office is a professional, design-focused engineering environment where Senior engineers lead teams in person and regularly meet with clients face-to-face. The workspace is quiet and structured to support heads-down design, coordination, and technical review, with dedicated workstations equipped for full design delivery, including multiple monitors and access to Revit/BIM and engineering tools. Engineers work alongside other disciplines in the same office, enabling real-time collaboration. The office includes project rooms and meeting spaces used for internal coordination and client discussions. While the pace is demanding, the expectation is sustainable delivery supported by clear workload planning and open conversations around work-life balance.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $175000.00/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 Rock Island,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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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