Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE)

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (Day

401(k) Match

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

HSA & FSA Options

Generous PTO

Employee Appreciation Events

Professional Development & Leadership

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) for a 100% remote role based out of Charlotte, NC. You will lead technical design across healthcare, commercial, municipal, and institutional projects, mentoring EITs and junior engineers while delivering complex electrical systems.

This permanent remote opportunity emphasizes leadership, client coordination, and delivering reliable power, lighting, and life-safety solutions with NEC/NFPA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 6+ years of electrical design experience within an MEP or consulting engineering environment.
• Minimum 2 years practicing as a licensed PE.
• Experience designing electrical systems for healthcare, commercial, municipal, or institutional facilities.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and applicable building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems for healthcare, medical office, commercial, institutional, and municipal facilities.
• Design normal, emergency, and standby power systems, including generators, ATSs, UPS systems, and distribution equipment.
• Develop lighting and lighting control systems for diverse project types.
• Design fire alarm, life safety, and low-voltage building systems.
• Perform short-circuit, breaker coordination, arc flash, and fault current studies.
• Create and review construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD MEP.
• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, field observations, RFIs, and site visits.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, engineers, and clients throughout all project phases.
• Mentor EITs and junior engineers while providing technical guidance and support.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and client communication.
• Contribute to practice growth through technical excellence and strong client relationships.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD MEP

EasyPower

SKM

Job description

Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) | 100% RemoteLead Critical Projects. Influence Growth. Work From Anywhere.

Are you a licensed Electrical Engineer who wants more than just another design role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, highly respected MEP consulting firm where you'll serve as a technical leader, mentor emerging engineers, and design the systems that power some of the nation's most critical facilities. From healthcare campuses and medical offices to municipal and institutional projects, your expertise will directly impact communities and essential infrastructure.

Best of all? You'll do it from wherever you work best.

Why Engineers Are Excited About This Opportunity

• 100% Remote Flexibility - Work from home without sacrificing career growth
• Lead High-Impact Projects - Own projects from concept through construction
• Healthcare & Mission-Critical Focus - Design systems where reliability matters most
• Technical Leadership Opportunities - Mentor engineers and help shape project delivery
• Clear Advancement Path - Grow into senior technical and leadership roles
• High Visibility Within the Firm - Be part of a team where your contributions are recognized
• Competitive Compensation + Annual Bonus Potential
• Excellent Benefits + 401(k) Match

What You'll Be Doing

As a Licensed Electrical Engineer, you'll serve as a key technical resource responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering complex electrical systems across a variety of building @types.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems for healthcare, medical office, commercial, institutional, and municipal facilities.
• Design normal, emergency, and standby power systems, including generators, ATSs, UPS systems, and distribution equipment.
• Develop lighting and lighting control systems for diverse project @types.
• Design fire alarm, life safety, and low-voltage building systems.
• Perform short-circuit, breaker coordination, arc flash, and fault current studies.
• Create and review construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD MEP.
• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, field observations, RFIs, and site visits.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, engineers, and clients throughout all project phases.
• Mentor EITs and junior engineers while providing technical guidance and support.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and client communication.
• Contribute to practice growth through technical excellence and strong client relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 6+ years of electrical design experience within an MEP or consulting engineering environment.
• Minimum 2 years practicing as a licensed PE.
• Experience designing electrical systems for healthcare, commercial, municipal, or institutional facilities.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and applicable building codes.

Hands-on experience with:

• Power Distribution Systems
• Emergency & Backup Power Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Lighting & Lighting Controls
• Low-Voltage Building Systems

Additional Requirements

• Strong proficiency with Revit.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and client‑facing skills.

Bonus Points For

• Healthcare or VA Medical Center project experience.
• Experience with EasyPower and/or SKM.
• AutoCAD MEP proficiency.
• Familiarity with Visual, MasterSpec, and SpecsIntact.
• Previous project management experience.
• Interest in mentoring, team leadership, or business development.
• EIT certification or experience supervising EITs.

The Ideal Candidate

You're more than a designer.

You're someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading project teams, and helping clients navigate critical decisions. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership of your work, and enjoy mentoring others while continuing to grow your own expertise.

If you enjoy balancing technical responsibilities with leadership opportunities, you'll fit right in.

Comprehensive Benefits

• 100% Remote Work Environment
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Starting Day One
• 401(k) Match
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• HSA & FSA Options
• Generous PTO
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Professional Development & Leadership Growth Opportunities

Ready for More Than Just Another Engineering Job?

This is your opportunity to join a firm where you'll help lead complex projects, influence the next generation of engineers, and play a meaningful role in a growing practice, all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote career.

If you're a licensed PE looking for technical challenge, career growth, and the freedom to work from anywhere,

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/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.

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Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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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