Job Title: Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the creation of standards in the retail space. This role involves coordinating with client management and engineering teams to discuss project progress, and overseeing the work of others. The engineer will provide electrical/controls design on product improvements for the electrical/controls infrastructure of manufactured product lines and coordinate site-wide drawings as applicable per site/project. These design activities ensure that equipment/sites/projects are built and applied per engineering documents, manufacturing, and other required standards such as UL and NEC. The main goals are safety, quality, functionality, and overall conformity of products. This role requires both independent and collaborative work, contributing to moderately complex aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of standards in the retail space.
• Coordinate with client management and engineering teams to discuss project progress.
• Oversee the work of others.
• Provide electrical/controls design on product improvements for electrical/controls infrastructure of manufactured product lines.
• Coordinate site-wide drawings as applicable per site/project.
• Ensure equipment/sites/projects are built and applied per engineering documents, manufacturing, and other required standards such as UL and NEC.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, single lines, product manuals, control drawings, work instructions, written directions, and markups to electrical/control drawings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong desire for continuous improvement.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Occasional requirement to inspect products in-progress in manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is onsite at a facility in Durham, NC. It requires interfacing with production as builds are in progress to ensure projects are on time and of high quality. The rest of the time will be spent in an office setting behind a CAD screen.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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 Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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 : $65 - $70