Electrical Designer

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to support a major utility client's generation modernization initiative in St. Louis, MO.

This role will oversee the conversion of a coal-fired plant to natural gas, leading planning and execution of electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, interconnections, and distribution upgrades. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, environmental, regulatory, and contractor teams, acting as an extension of the utility owner's

Qualifications

• PM experience focused on utility capital projects.
• Strong leadership to manage complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and utility project lifecycles.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project controls, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Civil/Construction/Engineering Management or related field.
• 3+ years PM experience in electric utility/generation/substation/transmission/distribution.
• Proven track record of projects exceeding $10M TIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of electrical infrastructure projects for facility conversion.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, environmental, regulatory, and contractor stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Function as an extension of the utility owner's team to ensure seamless project integration.
• Manage complex infrastructure projects in an active utility environment.
• Oversee utility capital project initiatives and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Electrical engineering awareness

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Tools

Scheduling tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager to support a major utility client's generation modernization initiative. This exciting role involves overseeing the conversion of an existing coal-fired power plant to natural gas generation. The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of electrical infrastructure projects necessary for the facility conversion, including new substations, substation expansions, transmission interconnections, distribution system upgrades, and related utility infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of electrical infrastructure projects for facility conversion.

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, environmental, regulatory, and contractor stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Function as an extension of the utility owner's team to ensure seamless project integration.

• Manage complex infrastructure projects in an active utility environment.

• Oversee utility capital project initiatives and ensure successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Project management experience with a focus on utility capital projects.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage complex infrastructure projects.

• Proficiency in electrical engineering and understanding of utility project lifecycles from engineering through commissioning.

• Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, and utility stakeholders.

• Familiarity with project controls, scheduling, and financial reporting tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or related discipline.

• 3+ years of project management experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects.

• Proven track record of managing projects exceeding $10M in total installed cost.

Work Environment

The position requires onsite presence at the client's location for 2 days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining 3 days. The role will involve working in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technologies and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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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