Electrical Designer

Actalent; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an intermediate Electrical Engineer to develop detailed designs for low and medium voltage switchgear and controls for generator-powered systems. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs for submittals and construction drawings, while coordinating with purchasing and suppliers to finalize components.

You will implement power system control schemes, ensure code compliance (NFPA, NEC, UL), and provide engineering support to manufacturing, testing and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical power and controls.
• Knowledge of low/medium voltage power systems design and grounding schemes.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation.
• Experience creating drawings in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with Electrical codes and UL listed standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups, specifications, drawings and correspondence.
• Develop detailed electrical designs for MV/LV switchgear and controls for gensets and utilities.
• Create BOM, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify components.
• Design power system control schemes including transfer control and SCADA development.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA, NEC, UL and other codes.

Skills

Controls engineering

Hardware

circuit board

Schematic design

Wire harness

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence Develop detailed electrical designs for low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources Research & create Bill of Material Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-builts Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA system development. Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing, test and product support Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence Develop detailed electrical designs for low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources Research & create Bill of Material Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-builts Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA system development. Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing, test and product support Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects

Skills

Controls engineering, Hardware, circuit board, schematic design, wire harness

Top Skills Details

Controls engineering,Hardware,circuit board,schematic design,wire harness

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in work related to electrical power and controls preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems design including grounding schemes.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
• Experience creating drawings in AutoCad or AutoCad electrical
• Knowledge of Electrical codes is essential
• Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL 1008 including Annex J, UL508A would be a plus
• Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively within cross functional teams
• Attention to detail, efficient time management, and effective planning skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to multiple and often changing schedules and priorities in a deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of PLC platforms and communication protocols such as Modbus and Canbus

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $57.69/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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