Electrical Engineer

ACTalent; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team supporting major power generation and industrial projects. You will own complex electrical design work and collaborate across engineering disciplines, advancing toward a Lead Engineer role.

Responsibilities include developing one-line and relay coordination studies, planning schedules, and coordinating with project managers, construction teams, and clients throughout the full lifecycle from design to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year university.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting power generation and/or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI and NEMA standards.
• Experience designing and specifying medium- and low-voltage equipment and cables.
• Ability to independently manage complex electrical engineering assignments.
• Experience with ETAP, relay coordination, one-lines, three-lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering and design for major projects and complex multi-project environments.
• Plan and schedule assigned engineering and design activities.
• Design and specify medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment and cable systems.
• Develop one-lines, three-lines, relay coordination, and electrical system studies.
• Support project leads in developing budgets, anticipated hours, and material requirements.
• Track engineering progress against project schedules and budgets.
• Help lead and coordinate teams of electrical engineers and designers.
• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, structural, and civil teams.
• Work directly with project leads, project managers, construction teams, and clients.
• Support projects beyond design, including procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution.

Skills

NEC knowledge

IEEE/ANSI standards

NEMA standards

Relay coordination

One-lines

Three-lines

Electrical design

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Relay coordination

One-lines

Three-lines

Job description

Electrical Engineer | Power Generation & Industrial Projects

Ready to take on larger, more complex electrical projects and start building toward a Lead Engineer role?

We were looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a team supporting major power generation and industrial projects. This is an opportunity to own complex electrical design work, collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and field execution.

If youre looking for a role where you can stay technical while continuing to grow your project and leadership responsibilities, this is a great next step.

What Youll Be Doing

• Perform electrical engineering and design for major projects and complex multi-project environments
• Plan and schedule assigned engineering and design activities
• Design and specify medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment and cable systems
• Develop and work with one-lines, three-lines, relay coordination, and electrical system studies
• Support project leads in developing engineering budgets, anticipated hours, and material requirements
• Track engineering progress against project schedules and budgets
• Help lead and coordinate teams of electrical engineers and designers
• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, structural, and civil engineering teams
• Work directly with project leads, project managers, construction teams, and clients
• Support projects beyond design, including procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year university
• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting power generation and/or industrial projects
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI and NEMA standards
• Experience designing and specifying medium-voltage and low-voltage equipment and cables
• Ability to independently manage complex electrical engineering assignments
• Experience with ETAP, relay coordination, one-lines, three-lines, and large electrical equipment is highly valuable

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Grow Into Leadership. This isn't a role where you'll be stuck doing the same design work year after year. There is an opportunity to progress from an individual contributor into a Lead Electrical Engineer, taking on greater ownership of projects, budgets, engineers, and designers.

Full EPC Exposure. Get experience across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution, giving you broader project exposure than a traditional design-only engineering position.

Tackle Real Technical Challenges. Continue building hands-on experience with NEC, IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, ETAP, relay coordination, one-lines, three-lines, medium-voltage systems, and large electrical equipment.

Get a Seat at the Table. Gain exposure to client meetings, project leadership, construction teams, project managers, and senior leadership while becoming more involved in the decisions that drive projects forward.

No Two Projects Look the Same. Support major projects as well as multiple moderately sized projects across different clients, facilities, and technical challenges.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove,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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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.