Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE)

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) match

HSA & FSA options

Generous PTO

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Professional development

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) for 100% remote work. You will lead critical projects across healthcare, municipal, and institutional facilities, mentoring engineers, coordinating design, and delivering systems from concept through construction.

You will design normal and emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems, with strong supervision, client interaction, and collaboration across disciplines. Excellent benefits apply.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years electrical design experience in MEP/consulting environment.
• Minimum 2 years practicing as a licensed PE.
• Experience design­ing electrical systems for healthcare, commercial, municipal or institutional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems for healthcare, medical office, commercial, institutional and municipal facilities.
• Design power systems including generators, ATS, UPS and distribution equipment.
• Develop lighting and lighting control systems for diverse projects.
• 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 submittals, field observations and RFIs.

Skills

Electrical design

Mentoring

Client-facing

Leadership

Revit

Education

ABET EE degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

EasyPower

SKM

Job description

Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) | 100% Remote

Lead 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
• 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, let's connect.

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.

Benefits & PerksHealth/Vision/Dental Insurance (Starting first day of employment)401k MatchingFSAHSAEmployer-paid Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Voluntary Accident InsuranceVoluntary Critical Illness InsuranceShort Term/Long Term Disability (Starting after 90 days of Employment)Regular Employee Social EventsGenerous Paid Time Off Accrual90 Day & Annual ReviewsCompetitive SalariesPerks at Work

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

the company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.