Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an MEP Electrical Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI for a contract-to-hire role with hybrid work options. You will oversee electrical design and deliver projects from concept through completion for a diverse portfolio, including hotels, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, FE/EIT, 2–4 years of MEP experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• FE exam passed (EIT).
• 2–4 years of MEP electrical engineering experience in commercial building projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for Electrical Design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and building systems design.
• Lighting and power design experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all electrical engineering services for building projects from concept through completion.
• Works on a diverse portfolio including hotels, healthcare facilities, commercial and residential construction, and multi-family developments.
• Opportunity to take full responsibility for projects and grow into a department lead role.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical engineering principles

Lighting and power design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

FE exam / EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit for Electrical Design

Job description

Job Title: MEP Electrical Engineer

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. EIT
• Minimum of 2-4 years of mep electrical engineering experience in commercial building projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for Electrical Design
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and building systems design.
• Lighting and power design

Job Description

This MEP Electrical Engineer role oversees all electrical engineering services for building projects from concept through completion. You will work on a diverse portfolio that includes hotels, health care facilities, commercial and residential construction, multi-family developments, and independent-living communities, educational institutions, government facilities, and church buildings. The position requires strong technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with the opportunity to take full responsibility for projects and grow into a department lead role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $52.88/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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 [e-mail] 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.