Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role blends electrical estimating, engineering, design, and problem-solving in both office and field environments. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering skills, a hands-on mindset, and a passion for developing efficient, practical solutions to complex electrical challenges. If you're someone who enjoys designing systems, optimizing solutions, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates for electrical projects, including material, labor, and subcontractor pricing.
• Utilize estimating software to streamline estimates and bids.
• Work closely with project managers, field teams, and customers to refine project scopes and budgets.
• Analyze blueprints, specs, and site conditions to provide competitive and realistic bids.
• Design and develop electrical systems for industrial and commercial projects.
• Perform load calculations, circuit designs, and system layouts to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Assist in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and value engineering efforts on active projects.
• Optimize electrical designs for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and field installation feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with NEC codes and industry standards in all designs and engineering solutions.
• Visit job sites to assess project needs and challenges.
• Work directly with customers, vendors, and field electricians to ensure seamless execution of engineered and designed solutions.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting when needed.

Essential Skills

• Electrical design
• Autocad
• Electrical system design
• Low voltage
• Preconstruction
• Construction
• Load calculation
• Circuit design
• Layout design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience).
• PE license is a plus but not required.
• 3 years of experience in electrical estimating, engineering, or system design.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, system design, and construction methods.

Work Environment

This position is both in the office and in the field when needed. The company culture is family friendly and collaborative, fostering a growing environment where high-level individuals can lead and develop the estimating process and department.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $58