Electrical Engineer

ACTalent; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Wyomissing, PA is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Designer to design power, lighting, and low‑voltage systems for commercial, educational, healthcare, municipal and industrial projects. You will develop construction documents using AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP, and coordinate with project teams from design through construction.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and EIT certification, with 2–5 years of building-design experience; proficiency in AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• EIT certification required.
• 2-5 years of experience in the building design industry under a Professional Engineer.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of building design, bidding, and construction processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial and institutional facilities, including power distribution, lighting controls, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Develop construction documents, plans, and specifications using AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.
• Conduct field surveys of existing facilities to gather information for renovations.
• Participate in project coordination and client design meetings.
• Review and respond to RFIs during bidding and construction phases.
• Review shop drawings and contractor submittals.
• Support construction administration efforts, including site visits and punch list reviews.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Building design knowledge

Bidding and construction processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification

PE license or active pursuit of PE licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Electrical DesignerJob Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer/Designer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of electrical power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for diverse projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, municipal, and industrial settings. This role involves working closely with project teams from the design phase through bidding and construction.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial and institutional facilities, including power distribution, lighting controls, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.

• Develop construction documents, plans, and specifications using AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.

• Conduct field surveys of existing facilities to gather information for renovations.

• Participate in project coordination and client design meetings.

• Review and respond to RFIs during bidding and construction phases.

• Review shop drawings and contractor submittals.

• Support construction administration efforts, including site visits and punch list reviews.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.

• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification required.

• 2-5 years of experience in the building design industry under a Professional Engineer.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong understanding of building design, bidding, and construction processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PE license or active pursuit of PE licensure.

• Experience within an MEP consulting environment.

• Project experience in healthcare, K-12, higher education, industrial, or municipal sectors.

• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IBC, and energy codes.

• Experience with emergency power systems and generator design.

• BIM coordination and clash detection experience.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in Wyomissing, PA, working with a collaborative engineering team. You will have direct exposure to senior engineers and leadership, with opportunities to work on diverse K-12, healthcare, commercial, municipal, and industrial projects. The role offers a clear growth path toward PE licensure and project leadership. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm and Friday from 8 am to noon. Additional benefits include an annual bonus based on company performance, a company vehicle for site visits, a gas card, and expense meals.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wyomissing,PA.

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.