Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hosp

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Lake Crystal, MN is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to design and support low- and medium-voltage systems, specify components, and develop schematics using AutoCAD. You will program and test controller systems and integrate PLC/SCADA with auxiliary systems, collaborating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service to meet performance and manufacturability targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 1+ years of engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems preferred.
• Experience with electrical design software and tools.
• Ability to read and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and support low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Specify and integrate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, sensors, voltage regulators, control panels, and wiring harnesses.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematic reading

PLC programming

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA software

Job description

Description

• Design and support low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems


• Specify and integrate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, sensors, voltage regulators, control panels, and wiring harnesses.


• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD).


• Program, test, and troubleshoot controller systems.


• Integrate PLC/SCADA systems and interface with ATS, BMS, and other auxiliary systems.


• Configure system logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring capabilities.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service) to ensure product designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.


• Provide engineering support for custom configurations


• Create and maintain technical documentation, including product BOMs, wiring diagrams, test plans, and installation guides.


• Ensure products comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., UL2200, NFPA, CSA).


• Support UL/certification testing and customer inspection processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering, Electrical

Top Skills Details

Electrical engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.


• 1+ years of engineering experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems preferred.


• Experience with electrical design software and tools.


• Ability to read and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.


• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.


• Strong mechanical aptitude

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Crystal, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/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.

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 fully onsite position in Lake Crystal,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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