Electrical Engineer | Hybrid

Actalent; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

ESOP

Training & development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a hybrid position in Lexington, KY, supporting utility-scale energy storage and renewable projects. You will design BESS layouts, one-line diagrams, and electrical packages while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept to IFC.

You’ll contribute to project development, evaluate storage technologies, and mentor junior engineers in a 100% employee-owned organization with strong growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in BESS, renewable energy, substations, or power systems.
• Experience developing electrical design packages, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design utility-scale BESS projects, including diagrams and electrical design packages.
• Support projects from concept through IFC.
• Evaluate energy storage technologies and vendors.
• Develop and review electrical plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Work across renewables, power generation, substations, transmission, distribution, and microgrid projects.

Skills

Electrical design

One-line diagrams

BESS experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer Hybrid

Help shape the future of energy storage.

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm supporting some of the most exciting work happening across Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy, substations, transmission, and power delivery.

You’ll work on utility-scale energy projects from early concept through construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is a great opportunity to deepen your BESS expertise, take ownership of technical work, and continue growing into a leadership role within a 100% employee-owned organization.

What You’ll Do

• Design utility-scale BESS projects, including conceptual layouts, one-line diagrams, and electrical design packages

• Support projects from early concept through Issued for Construction (IFC)

• Evaluate energy storage technologies and vendors

• Develop and review electrical plans, specifications, reports, construction documents, and cost estimates

• Work across renewable energy, power generation, substations, transmission, distribution, and microgrid projects

• Partner with civil, structural, high-voltage, SCADA, telecommunications, and other engineering disciplines

• Provide construction support including RFIs, submittal reviews, and change orders

• Perform QA/QC reviews and help mentor junior engineers

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience

• Experience within BESS, renewable energy, power generation, substations, transmission & distribution, or power systems

• Experience developing electrical design packages, one-line diagrams, and construction documents

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Location & Schedule

Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY

• Onsite during the first 6 months for onboarding and team integration

• Hybrid flexibility after onboarding

• Flexible work schedule

Why Join?

• 100% employee-owned company (ESOP)

• Work on high-impact, utility-scale energy and infrastructure projects

• Collaborative team of engineers across multiple disciplines

• Strong mentorship and career development opportunities

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• 2 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays

• Technical training and professional development

• Long-term growth opportunities within a growing EPCM organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 – $65.00/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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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

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

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)

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.