Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of custom technical solutions for industrial and commercial customers within a growing, engineering-driven organization. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute throughout the full design and execution lifecycle. Entry-level and early-career candidates with a strong electrical engineering foundation are encouraged to apply, with significant mentorship and exposure to a wide range of engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and detailed technical documentation for industrial and commercial projects.
• Create and revise engineering drawings using AutoCAD and other design software to support project requirements.
• Support the development, integration, and implementation of electrical and control systems within customer-specific projects.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and operations teams to achieve project objectives and milestones.
• Apply industry standards, engineering principles, and applicable electrical codes to all design activities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, provide technical input, and implement revisions based on feedback and evolving project needs.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges that arise during project execution, installation, and commissioning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing engineering processes, design quality, and product performance.
• Engage in customer-focused activities as needed, helping translate requirements into practical electrical and control solutions.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts to support team learning and long-term project success.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to develop electrical designs, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of electrical and control system integration within industrial and commercial environments.
• Capability to apply relevant industry standards, engineering principles, and electrical codes to design work.
• Effective collaboration skills to work with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Problem-solving skills to assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges during project execution.
• Strong willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks, and build a long-term career in a technically challenging environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD platforms such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Internship experience focused on electrical design and engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design and system integration, particularly within industrial or commercial applications.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, including design, CAD work, customer interaction, manufacturing support, and project execution.
• Interest in working closely with experienced engineering leaders and receiving mentorship.
• Ability to adapt to a growing engineering team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a Permanent position based out of South Bend, IN.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 South Bend,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.