Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Posted Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005961751
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer position requires an accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related experience. The role involves assisting in preparing and overseeing the design of electrical power systems, including scope documents, schedules, budgets, single line diagrams, and layout and circuitry design. The candidate must be knowledgeable of all applicable codes and standards, QA requirements, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and overseeing electrical power system design including scope documents, schedules, budgets, single line diagrams, elementary, and wiring diagrams, layout and circuitry design.
- Provide technical direction to other engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Assist in checkout and startup of systems when necessary.
- Communicate effectively with other groups and disciplines to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- Provide problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal/communications skills.
- Make independent decisions with some consultation with management.
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Skills
- Good knowledge of engineering design principles, preferably in power plant electrical system design.
- Experience providing technical direction in the preparation of design details, drawings, and calculations.
- Experience in scheduling and coordinating projects to meet cost and schedule objectives.
- Proficiency with applicable codes, standards, QA, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Ability to handle design on large projects at nuclear plants with limited supervision.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and/or vendors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience using AutoCAD and CAD Overlay is a plus.
- Knowledge of the industry design process (IP-ENG-001) is preferred.
Work Environment
This position is onsite at Plant Farley in Columbia, AL.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Columbia, AL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,AL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Dane Vansant
Phone: (205) 968-6105
Email: dvansant@actalentservices.com
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