Electrical Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Village of Altamont (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and optimize manufacturing and installation of instrumentation and controls for skid-mounted process systems.

The role covers power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, industrial, and NavSea sectors, based in Altamont, NY. The position requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, and strong knowledge of ASME codes and hazardous areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years hands-on instrumentation, controls, and low voltage power experience.
• Proven experience with ASME IX, ASME VIII, Zone 2 hazardous areas (UL/FM, ATEX, IECEx).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Design electric heater SCR control panels, including mechanical layout of equipment within.
• Design electrical junction box mechanical layout.
• Design PLC systems and programming per project-specific requirements.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Develop electrical schematics, electrical interconnect, and cabling interconnect diagrams.
• Develop Factory Acceptance Test requirements and provide support.
• Perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Prepare specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment, including defining complete electrical BOMs.
• Review technical requirements and prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in instrumentation and control systems, providing timely solutions, including production troubleshooting and support.
• Work closely with other engineers, customers, and management to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Low Voltage Power

Codes & Standards

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Instrumentation Eng

Master's/PE in NY (plus)

Tools

2D AutoCAD

AutoCAD Inventor (3D)

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer will design, develop, test, and optimize the manufacturing and installation of instrumentation and controls, components, or systems for commercial use at a leading provider of engineered skid-mounted process systems

and industrial controls for the power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, industrial, and NavSea sectors.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, including hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and low voltage power.
• Proven experience with codes and standards, including ASME Section IX, ASME Section VIII, Zone 2 hazardous areas (UL/FM, ATEX, IECEx).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Design electric heater SCR control panels, including mechanical layout of equipment within.
• Design electrical junction box mechanical layout.
• Design PLC systems and programming per project-specific requirements.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Develop electrical schematics, electrical interconnect, and cabling interconnect diagrams.
• Develop Factory Acceptance Test requirements and provide support.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Prepare specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment, including defining complete electrical BOMs.
• Review technical requirements and prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in instrumentation and control systems, providing timely solutions, including production troubleshooting and support.
• Work closely with other engineers, customers, and management to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree and/or Registered PE in the state of New York is a plus.
• Experience:
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, including hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and low voltage power.
• Proven experience with codes and standards, including ASME Section IX, ASME Section VIII, Zone 2 hazardous areas (UL/FM, ATEX, IECEx).
• Proven experience with instrumentation, controls, and low-medium voltage power.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code.
• 2D AutoCAD experience required. 3D experience with AutoCAD/Inventor is a plus.
• Hazardous location design experience is highly preferred (Gas Groups B, C, D).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, electrical engineering, and Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

The position is based in Altamont, NY, with a casual dress code. Standard business hours start at 8 am.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/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.

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), sick time, retirement savings plan with employer matching (401k)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Altamont,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Contact Information Collection

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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.