Electrical Engineer (Direct Placement)

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Solar, Power & Energy team in the Chicago area. This direct placement role offers significant project ownership, exposure to senior leadership, and potential to grow into a larger leadership position as the team expands.

The engineer will lead and support technical evaluation, design, and execution of solar and energy projects. Solar experience is preferred, with strong power/utility background considered; you will collaborate across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Solar experience preferred; power/utility backgrounds also considered.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency required.
• HelioScope and PVsyst experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC and related electrical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage independent work while collaborating across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• NABCEP Design Specialist Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and technical evaluation of energy projects.
• Review interconnection designs, system drawings, modeling and data.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, arc flash, relay, and controls analysis.
• Prepare single-line/ block diagrams, power plans, instrumentation plans.
• Evaluate interconnection requirements and design considerations.
• Coordinate studies, surveys, and supporting technical activities.
• Ensure deliverables meet codes, safety requirements, specs, and contracts.
• Review technical RFP and contract documentation.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate layouts and interconnection points.
• Collaborate with Project Management throughout design and execution.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers.
• Support proposals, estimating, design, and follow-up.

Skills

AutoCAD

HelioScope

PVsyst

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Solar energy

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer Solar, Power & Energy (Direct Placement)

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a rapidly growing energy organization in the Chicago area. This is a direct placement position offering significant project ownership, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role as the team expands.

The Electrical Engineer will lead and support the technical evaluation, design, and execution of solar and energy projects. Candidates with direct solar experience are preferred; however, engineers with strong power, utility, distribution, or related electrical infrastructure experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead electrical engineering design and technical evaluation of energy projects

• Review electrical interconnection designs, system drawings, modeling, and performance data

• Perform or review load flow, voltage drop, arc flash, protective relay, and controls-related analysis

• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, electrical block diagrams, power plans, and instrumentation plans

• Evaluate interconnection requirements and project‑specific design considerations

• Coordinate engineering studies, surveys, and supporting technical activities

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, industry standards, safety requirements, specifications, and contracts

• Review technical RFP and contract documentation

• Perform site visits to evaluate layouts and points of interconnection

• Collaborate closely with Project Management throughout design and execution

• Serve as a technical resource for customers

• Support technical portions of proposals, estimating, design, and follow‑up

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience preferred

• Solar experience preferred; power and utility backgrounds will also be considered

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency required

• HelioScope and PVsyst experience preferred

• Knowledge of NEC and relevant electrical standards

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to effectively manage independent responsibilities while collaborating across teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• NABCEP Design Specialist Certification is a plus

Why join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing energy company at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers substantial autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to take real ownership of projects. For the right person, there is also an opportunity to grow into leadership early in their tenure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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

Direct Placement. Benefits are provided by employer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

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.

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