Remote Chemical Food Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join a nationally recognized engineering firm with more than 70 years of success delivering complex industrial projects across the country. This fully remote opportunity allows you to work on high-impact projects in the chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and manufacturing industries while collaborating with a highly experienced team of engineers and designers.

If you're an Electrical Designer who enjoys developing detailed construction documents, solving technical challenges, and supporting projects from concept through completion, this is an opportunity to grow your career while working on some of the industry's most interesting projects.

• Fully remote position for candidates located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone
• Work on large, complex industrial facilities across multiple industries
• Join an established engineering firm with a strong national presence
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers and designers
• Opportunity to lead smaller projects and expand your technical responsibilities
• Exposure to industry-leading tools including Revit MEP, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
• Strong project backlog and long-term career stability

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems for industrial facilities
• Develop detailed construction drawings, plans, sections, and electrical layouts using Revit MEP
• Create equipment layouts, conduit routing plans, grounding systems, and cable schedules
• Generate wiring diagrams and construction details from engineering schematics
• Partner with engineers and project teams to deliver complete design packages
• Manage project drawings, CAD files, and technical documentation
• Support projects from concept development through final construction deliverables
• Coordinate with clients and project stakeholders regarding design updates and technical requirements
• Contribute to quality control and design standards across multiple projects

• 3+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Strong proficiency with Revit MEP for electrical drafting and design
• Experience developing complete drawing packages and construction documentation
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a remote environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Support projects across chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
• Minimal travel required
• Backed by a nationwide engineering firm with a proven history of technical excellence

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $67.31/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 hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.