Electrical I&E Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Maintenance Department in Decatur, AL. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency of the plant electrical systems and requires hands-on leadership with electricians and technicians.

You will update single-line diagrams, perform arc flash analysis, and ensure NFPA 70E compliance while specifying PM and PdM programs. On-site collaboration with I&E and management is essential for successful projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low/medium power distribution, substations, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience in Facility Engineering and chemical manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and dependable attendance as a key requirement of the job.
• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer, supporting the Maintenance Department.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley

PLC programming

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Arc Flash Analysis

NFPA 70E

SCADA

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our team within the Maintenance Department. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our plant's electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and dependable attendance as a key requirement of the job.
• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer, providing support to the Maintenance Department.
• Update and maintain plant electrical single line diagrams and associated Arc Flash Analysis and Labeling.
• Act as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for NFPA 70E compliance.
• Specify appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Possess knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems, and low voltage (<600 VAC) plant systems.
• Possess knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems, and other plant systems.
• Provide Maintenance Functional input for new Process Equipment Purchase Specifications.
• Direct Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff disciplines to support projects and maintenance efforts.
• Collaborate with I&E Technicians and Management.
• Train co-workers in areas of expertise as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews for safe commissioning and system start-up.
• Specify on-site maintenance and repair capability and tooling requirements.
• Recommend improvements based on Root Cause Failure Analysis findings.
• Establish critical equipment spares.
• Recommend equipment reliability improvements through analysis of equipment trends, historical, and field data.
• Ensure compliance with standards and plant requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and/or technical drawings.
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards through detailed calculations.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or plant requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
• Complete additional assignments as directed by management.

Essential Skills

• Electrical engineering
• Troubleshooting
• Allen-Bradley
• PLC programming
• Facility maintenance
• Electrical troubleshooting
• PLC/HMI programming
• Chemical/Food/Japanese Automotive Manufacturing experience
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Root cause analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low and medium power distribution, substations, and power distribution equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, cables, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Facility Engineering.
• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) is preferred.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Thermography, and Motor Circuit Analysis experience are desired.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, structured, and safety-driven production facility. The Electrical Engineer will provide support to the chemical plant power systems and batch process systems. We value safety, environmental responsibility, and quality, and offer a rewarding environment for long-term growth with competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid vacation and holidays, a retirement plan, and bonus eligibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $50.96/hr.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.

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