Junior Industrial Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls

Actalent; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support the design, testing, and startup of industrial electrical and control systems. You will develop drawings, assist PLC-based control projects, and gain hands-on experience on the shop floor with experienced engineers.

You will work on instrumentation, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and to spec.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 0–2 years of experience in electrical engineering or related internships/co-ops.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Exposure to PLC programming through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work on manufacturing floor and on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of electrical control systems and instrumentation packages for industrial applications.
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of material.
• Support PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system testing activities.
• Assist with instrument selection, panel integration, and control system commissioning.
• Perform electrical calculations and contribute to equipment specification activities.
• Support factory testing and startup activities, including functional testing of control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during manufacturing, testing, and startup.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure communication and delivery.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Contribute to technical drawings, specifications, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC basics

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Actalent in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support the design, testing, and startup of industrial electrical and control systems. You will develop drawings, assist PLC-based control projects, and gain hands-on experience on the shop floor with experienced engineers.

You will work on instrumentation, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and to spec.