Electrical Engineer – Medford, MA

Location: Medford, MA

Experience Level: Intermediate (5+ years)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team and support the design and development of complex electrical systems. This individual will take ownership of technical design work, coordinate directly with clients and partners, and help guide junior engineers. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and eager to contribute to ongoing improvements in engineering standards and processes.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design of complex electrical systems, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.Coordinate closely with clients, general contractors, and trade partners throughout project execution.Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to junior engineering staff.Participate in creating, refining, and implementing company engineering standards.Collaborate cross‑functionally to support studies, calculations, and system evaluations.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in building systems or related industries.Strong experience in electrical design, power distribution, and conducting electrical studies.Hands‑on experience with Revit and SKM.Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.EIT required; PE preferred.Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and project teams.Leadership experience, including mentoring or overseeing junior engineers.Top SkillsElectrical designPower distributionEIT certificationAdditional Preferred SkillsFamiliarity with load calculations, short circuit/coordination studies, and system protection.Strong communication and collaboration capabilities.Ability to contribute to process improvements and engineering standardization.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Medford, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $72.00/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 Medford,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.

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