Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer for an industrial product manufacturer in Reading, PA. You will develop electrical systems, create schematics, and support projects from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Strong PLC, VFD, and ladder logic experience is required, with onsite readiness. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, fabrication teams, and customers, plus field visits, documentation, and ongoing support for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley or Siemens).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Familiarity with drafting software such as AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with VFD setup and motor control applications.
• Field service or commissioning experience.
• Willingness to climb on ladders around equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs to support sales efforts. Design and develop electrical systems for the product.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Specify and troubleshoot: VFDs, motors and motor controls, and PLC and HMI systems.
• Perform site evaluation and inspection visits as needed.
• Participate in the engineering design process, submittals, and overseeing sub-contractor designs and submittals.
• Support modernization and retrofit projects.
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, CMAA, ANSI, and NFPA standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, technicians, fabrication teams, and customers.
• Provide technical support for service and installation teams.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project records.

Skills

Electrical system design

PLC programming

Schematic interpretation

VFD and motor control

Field service/commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication and teamwork

Climb safely

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineering opening with an industrial product manufacturer that is located in Reading, PA. This person will be responsible for the product development of structural equipment and the evaluation of projects to ensure that they meet specific viability and build criteria, contract compliance and internal performance standards.

Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position:

• Develop preliminary designs to support sales efforts.Design and develop electrical systems for the product

• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams

• Specify and troubleshoot: VFDs, motors and motor controls, and PLC and HMI systems

• Perform site evaluation and inspection visits as needed

• Participate in the engineering design process, submittals, and overseeing sub-contractor designs and submittals.

• Support modernization and retrofit projects

• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, CMAA, ANSI, and NFPA standards

• Collaborate with project managers, technicians, fabrication teams, and customers

• Provide technical support for service and installation teams

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project records

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Strongly preferred)

• Experience with industrial electrical systems and controls

• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley or Siemens preferred)

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar drafting software

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience with VFD setup and motor control applications

• Field service or commissioning experience

• Willingness to climb on a ladder, in and around equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $45.67/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 fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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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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.