Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Systems Design (Hybrid)

Actalent; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop complex electrical systems for a variety of building projects. You will handle power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems, ensuring code compliance and project success.

The role offers a hybrid work setup with three days in the office and two days remote, allowing collaboration while maintaining flexibility. A minimum of three years’ experience in electrical design is required along with strong technical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry-related experience in electrical design for building projects.
• Strong technical expertise in building electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, special systems).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for construction documents.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations (load studies, voltage drop, equipment sizing, illumination).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication across organization and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical systems for diverse building projects.
• Perform electrical calculations to ensure safe, efficient performance.
• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems per codes.
• Oversee projects from concept to construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget.
• Attend design and coordination meetings with internal and external partners.
• Prepare construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Develop project specifications and cost estimates.
• Support construction administration activities (RFI, shop drawings, change orders).
• Communicate clearly with team and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

Lighting design software

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop complex electrical systems for a variety of building projects. You will handle power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems, ensuring code compliance and project success.

The role offers a hybrid work setup with three days in the office and two days remote, allowing collaboration while maintaining flexibility. A minimum of three years’ experience in electrical design is required along with strong technical and