Electrical Engineer

ACTalent; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a permanent role based out of Albany, NY, with fully remote work options. The position focuses on electrical schematics, power system modeling, and ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, and safety standards during design, analysis, and commissioning.

You will perform design reviews and collaboration across disciplines, leveraging AutoCAD and ETAP to optimize energy output for BESS projects, while maintaining thorough documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in BESS industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• ETAP Power system simulation tools.
• Understanding of BESS inverter, MV, and HV.

Responsibilities

• Review and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Conduct and review power system studies and modeling to optimize energy output.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, and safety standards.
• Maintain and update design documentation and project reports.

Skills

Electrical

Electrical engineering

Design

Electrical design

Autocad electrical

Engineering

high voltage

low voltage

Autocad

Schematic

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Description

Design: Review and/or create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings from early design stages through As-Built documents utilizing AutoCAD. Technical Analysis: Conduct and review power system studies, load flow analyses, and inverter/MV/HV modelling to optimize energy output, leveraging ETAP software. Ensure all systems meet TSP, and RTO standards, as well as safety codes such as NEC and IEEE, for compliant and safe integration. Project Support: Offer technical expertise during mechanical, substantial, and final project completion phases, assist with commissioning tests, and troubleshoot to resolve on-site challenges. Documentation: Manage and update technical design drawings, reports, and specifications, and maintain comprehensive project documentation for all stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical, Electrical engineering, Design, Electrical design, Autocad electrical, Engineering, high voltage, low voltage, Autocad, Schematic, Power distribution

Top Skills Details

Electrical,Electrical engineering,Design,Electrical design,Autocad electrical,Engineering,high voltage,low voltage,Autocad,Schematic,Power distribution

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering 5+ years of experience in BESS industry Technical Skills: o Proficiency in CAD software o ETAP Power system simulation tools o Understanding of BESS inverter, MV, and HV Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties Must be customer focused and quality driven Ability to travel out of town (USA and Internationally) as business needs dictate Valid drivers license and reliable driving record

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Albany, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

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.

• 401k, medical dental, vision, 401k

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Albany, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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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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.