Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Posted Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Posting ID: JP-006008337
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description
The Electrical Professional Engineer will perform site investigations and prepare calculations, drawings, and design specifications detailing the layout and materials for all electrical requirements and systems. This includes site utility requirements such as backup generators, overhead power lines (12kV), switchgear, and building electrical systems. Additionally, the electrical engineer will design and prepare deliverable drawings for these systems and ensure coordination with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, and civil engineers to provide a fully coordinated design package.
Responsibilities
- Perform site investigations.
- Prepare calculations, drawings, and design specifications for electrical systems.
- Design and prepare deliverable drawings for electrical systems.
- Prepare specifications, requisitions, and bid analysis/purchase orders for materials.
- Coordinate and collaborate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, and civil engineers.
- Review calculations, drawings, and specifications to provide meaningful comments.
- Conduct constructability reviews of drawings.
- Coordinate with consultants and contractors.
- Provide construction administration services.
- Engage in on-site, field experience as needed.
Essential Skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering license obtained from any State with reciprocity in California within 6 months.
- Minimum of six years of consulting experience with an electrical engineering firm.
- Experience with REVIT/CADD/Electrical Engineering software.
- Experience with public projects.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in estimating and reviewing constructability of drawings.
- Ability to coordinate with consultants and contractors.
- On-site, field experience.
- Experience in construction administration services.
- Experience in electrical design, schematic engineering, power distribution, circuit design, low voltage power, building design, lighting, and software such as Autocad and Revit.
- 20+ years of electrical design building experience with an electrical engineering firm.
Work Environment
The position offers flexible work hours in an office setting with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after the first 90 days. The company fosters a collaborative environment where mentoring early career drafters and teamwork with mechanical and civil counterparts is encouraged. The office has a small, tight-knit feel, avoiding a stuffy corporate atmosphere with extensive bureaucracy.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62.50 - $76.92/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 Sacramento,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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
Email: csampson@astoncarter.com
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