Electrical Design Engineer

  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Hiring Electrical Design Engineers for Data Center Projects!

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will conduct comprehensive engineering calculations, load calculations, equipment selection, energy analysis, and other essential tasks. You will manage time and budget effectively to meet project deliverables and schedules, utilizing AutoCAD and Revit to complete drawings. Your role involves calculating power and lighting loads for new and existing building systems, reviewing local and national codes, and performing code analyses. You will also design life safety systems such as fire alarms and select and design layouts of electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, electrical panels, emergency generators, UPS systems, and power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct engineering calculations, load calculations, and energy analysis.
  • Select and design layouts of electrical equipment.
  • Calculate power and lighting loads for building systems.
  • Review local and national codes and perform code analyses.
  • Design life safety systems, including fire alarms.
  • Manage time and budget to meet project deliverables and schedules.
  • Utilize AutoCAD & Revit to complete drawings.

Essential Skills

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-8 years of experience in electrical design for building systems
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP and Revit
  • Experience in load calculation
  • Experience managing small to medium-sized projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

  • The position requires working in an office environment four days a week, with remote work on Fridays.
  • The team consists of 2 architects, 6 engineers, principals, and admin staff, totaling about 15-20 people.
  • The company offers an unlimited PTO policy and post-conversion benefits including health, dental, vision, and a 3% 401k match.
  • You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile multimillion-dollar projects, with potential for a partnership track.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.

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

Job ID: 491112791
Originally Posted on: 8/28/2025

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