MEP Electrical Engineer - REMOTE

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing team in a 100% remote role. The candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of building design projects, producing complete electrical design packages and collaborating virtually with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of MEP/building systems design, strong AutoCAD and Revit skills, and a solid grasp of NEC/NFPA codes. This remote opportunity offers project ownership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of professional electrical design experience in MEP/building design environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience developing complete electrical construction documents and design packages.
• Knowledge of lighting, power distribution, load calculations, and NEC/NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently design electrical systems for building projects from concept through construction documentation.
• Develop complete lighting, power, and electrical systems design packages using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, panel schedules, and distribution system design.
• Design and coordinate electrical rooms, equipment layouts, feeders, panels, and building systems.
• Perform COMcheck lighting calculations and ensure energy-code compliance.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architecture, mechanical, plumbing, and other disciplines.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

MEP design

AutoCAD

Revit

Independent project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer MEP Design | 100% Remote

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team in a 100% remote position. The company is based in New York City, but this role offers the flexibility to work remotely while supporting a diverse portfolio of building design projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an electrical engineer with 6+ years of MEP/building systems design experience who is comfortable managing projects independently, producing complete electrical design packages, and collaborating virtually with multidisciplinary project teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AutoCAD and Revit, electrical distribution and lighting design, load calculations, and applicable building and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Independently design electrical systems for building projects from concept through construction documentation.
• Develop complete lighting, power, and electrical systems design packages using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, panel schedules, and distribution system design.
• Design and coordinate electrical rooms, equipment layouts, feeders, panels, and associated building systems.
• Perform COMcheck lighting calculations and ensure designs meet applicable energy-code requirements.
• Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, energy codes, and other applicable requirements throughout the design process.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other disciplines.
• Participate in virtual project meetings with internal teams, architects, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Review shop drawings and submittals independently.
• Provide redlines, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support projects from initial design and coordination through construction administration.
• Manage project responsibilities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of professional electrical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting or building design environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience developing complete electrical construction documents and design packages.
• Strong knowledge of lighting, power distribution, panel schedules, electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and distribution systems.
• Experience with ground-up construction, multifamily, residential, and/or developer-driven projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC, NFPA standards, energy codes, and applicable building codes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a remote environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or PE license/certification.
• Experience leading electrical portions of multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Previous experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior engineers and designers.

Work Environment

• 100% remote position
• Company headquartered in New York City
• Collaborative virtual environment with regular interaction across engineering and project teams
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects while working independently from a remote location

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $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 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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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.

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