Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description
This Electrical Engineer role focuses on designing and delivering high-quality electrical systems across a wide range of project types. You will apply your technical expertise in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems, and equipment selection to produce coordinated, code-compliant designs. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with multiple disciplines, contribute to project success from concept through completion, and grow your knowledge of current electrical codes and standards within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical design for a broad scope of project types, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient systems.
- Apply design knowledge in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems, and equipment specification and selection.
- Prepare clear and accurate schematics for various electrical systems used in building and infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to develop fully coordinated designs, actively participating in design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Review the electrical design work of others to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements and standards.
- Conduct on-site investigations to verify and document existing electrical conditions and incorporate findings into design solutions.
- Develop and maintain familiarity with current electrical codes, standards, and best practices, and apply them to project work.
- Contribute to project documentation and communicate technical information effectively to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 co-op or internship experiences in MEP electrical consulting.
- Foundational knowledge of power distribution, grounding, lighting, and control systems.
- Ability to prepare electrical schematics and technical documentation with attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary design teams.
- Ability to conduct on-site investigations and accurately assess existing electrical conditions.
- Willingness and ability to develop familiarity with current electrical codes and standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Revit experience is preferred and considered a strong asset.
- Experience in MEP consulting environments is beneficial.
- Ability to review the work of others and provide constructive feedback.
- Interest in continuous learning and staying current with evolving electrical codes and industry standards.
Work Environment
This role is based within a small, close-knit engineering firm of approximately 21 team members across two offices. You will work in a professional design environment that emphasizes collaboration, coordination across disciplines, and high-quality project delivery. The team offers a supportive culture with a strong track record of stability and performance, reflected in a long-standing bonus structure tied to company results. Employees receive comprehensive medical insurance coverage for their families, as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. You will use modern design tools, including Revit, along with other standard engineering software and office technology. The work is primarily office-based with periodic site visits to assess existing conditions, and the environment encourages professional growth, teamwork, and open communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Pay for entire family medical insurance except spouse
- Bonus structure based on company performance (have not missed a bonus in all 32 years of their existence).
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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