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Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to investigate project feasibility, create comprehensive project scopes, and ensure adherence to technical specifications. The role involves evaluating electrical power systems and ensuring compliance with safety codes. You will collaborate with various teams to design, install equipment, and supervise contractor work in both green-field and brown-field environments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Create scope of work, bid packages, and project specifications.
• Review technical drawings, provide feedback, and negotiate changes.
• Evaluate electrical power systems and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with third-party Safety Compliance Contractors.
• Evaluate power distribution, breaker sizes, amp draw, SCCR, and panel loading.
• Specify and confirm electrical components for industrial equipment.
• Collaborate with multiple groups to design and install equipment and meet project milestones.
• Supervise contractors in various work environments.
• Coordinate installation with skilled trades, affiliate companies, engineers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Develop countermeasures for project delays to ensure timely completion.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering and design.
• Proficiency in CAD and AutoCAD.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and engineering.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment operations.
• Ability to read and modify technical drawings.
• Expertise in electrical controls and control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical Trade Certification, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Experience in bid specification development and contractor negotiation.
• 2+ years of technical drawing experience.
• 2+ years in industrial power distribution/system design.
• Preferred experience with BSEE, Toyota project management, and automotive paint processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Understanding of PLC operation, programming, and communication.
• Knowledge of OT/IT networking.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E/77 and OSHA 10/30 regulations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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.

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