Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The role involves the design and layout of power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems with medium and low voltage systems, switchgear, and motor control centers. Responsibilities include computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems, designing schematic and wiring diagrams, and preparing specifications for equipment and systems. Additional duties include report preparation, determining code requirements, and performing and reviewing design computations. The role demands coordination of technical efforts within discipline areas, managing design budgets and schedules, developing engineering drawings and specifications, performing and checking engineering calculations, sizing, selecting, and specifying electrical equipment, and coordinating information with vendors. Field site visits for projects are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems.
• Design schematic and wiring diagrams; prepare specifications for equipment and systems.
• Prepare reports, determine code requirements, and perform design computations.
• Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
• Manage design budgets and schedules.
• Develop engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform and check engineering calculations.
• Size, select, and specify electrical equipment; coordinate with vendors.
• Conduct project field site visits.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical modeling software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving client, project, and industry needs.

The work environment offers a hybrid schedule with two days remote and three days in the office. The company values a balanced work-life dynamic and provides outstanding compensation and benefits. The team consists of employee-owners who are engineers, scientists, technologists, and client-service experts committed to making a difference.

If you are interested in learning more please email your updated resume to Anna at anogorman@astoncarter com.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

ligibility 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 hybrid position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

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.

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