Sr Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Bell (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Blue Bell, PA seeks a Sr Electrical Engineer to lead design on pharmaceutical and life-safety projects, with hybrid work and frequent client site visits.

You will oversee the full design process, perform calculations (short circuit, load, Neher-McGrath), mentor junior staff, and coordinate with contractors, code officials, and project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering project experience.
• Experience with power distribution and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Take the role of Project Lead on projects across all phases from feasibility to detailed design.
• Break down project scope, determine budget and staffing with the Project Manager.
• Prepare scopes of work and design calculations such as short circuit, arc flash, and load studies.
• Review existing systems and coordinate with code officials and other professionals.
• Mentor design staff and coordinate with clients and contractors.

Skills

10 years of experience

Electrical design experience

Medium voltage systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Sr Electrical Engineer Job Description
In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Group Lead. You may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design and work on several concurrent projects. Ideally, you are a recognized expert in one specialized area, such as mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or process.

Responsibilities

• - Perform the role of Project Lead on projects for all phases of work, including Feasibility Reports, Building Assessments, Concept and Basis of Design Reports, and Detailed Design and Documentation.
• - Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• - Write the scope of work for design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• - Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• - Review and evaluate the operation of existing systems.
• - Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• - Assign and review the work of the project design team.
• - Check progress of work and produce markups to be incorporated in drawings.
• - Communicate with clients and alert the Project Manager to changes of scope or additional services.
• - Review contractor applications for payment and have a thorough understanding of the construction process.
• - Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients, as well as other design professionals.
• - Make calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as service size calculations, short circuit calculations, arc flash studies, power system load studies, and Neher-McGrath calculations for sizing buried conduits.
• - Prepare or review construction budgets, based on experience and scope of project.
• - Promote use of, and participate in the development of, company design and production standards.
• - Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.
• - Perform additional tasks or special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• - 10 years of experience
• - Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• - Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• - Experience in Electrical Design and Calculations
• - Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems
• - Experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - Expertise in one specialized area such as mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or process
• - Experience with power distribution design and life safety systems

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment with very flexible options available immediately. There is a 20% annual travel requirement for regional client and site visits. This role offers job security and the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects in industries such as pharmaceuticals and life safety. The company is known for its strong industry reputation and growth opportunities. Flexible working hours are available to suit personal preferences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Blue Bell, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/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.

• Health and Wellness: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tax-advantaged accounts like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) help cover deductibles and medical expenses.
• Retirement: Defined contribution plans (like a 401(k) or 403(b)) often feature employer matching contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, vacation days, and paid parental leave.
• Protection: Basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short- or long-term disability coverage.
• Enhancements: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and wellness stipends.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Blue Bell,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.