Electrical Design Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • Full Time

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating electrical systems and equipment. Your work will involve electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electrical and electronic equipment, as well as other hardware systems found in industrial plants and applications. You will be working with systems and equipment in nuclear power plants, commercial and government nuclear fuel processing plants, chemical plants, refineries, and power plants. Familiarity and experience with NQA-1, 10CFR50, and 10CFR21 standards are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Determine design approaches and parameters.
  • Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
  • Review vendor capability to support product development.
  • Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
  • Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.
  • Work on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
  • Plan and accomplish goals using extensive experience and judgment.
  • Exercise creativity and latitude in determining methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
  • Supervise the activities of others as needed.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in electrical systems design and reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5-10 years of experience in big power/electrical systems.
  • Ability to size cabling and wiring.
  • Experience taking designs to the manufacturing floor.
  • Interdisciplinary interaction skills.
  • Proficiency in reporting, calculations, presentations, ETAP, electrical analysis packages, and ArcFlash.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • PE license.
  • Experience with transformers, power plants, and chemical plants.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 standards.
  • Familiarity with UL-508A standard.

Work Environment

The position is onsite in Huntsville, AL, within a manufacturing environment. There is no option for remote work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance

Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.

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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Job ID: 482912196
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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