Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description
We are currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer/Designer to be an integral member of our consulting team. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, and owners.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects from start to finish, coordinating all electrical design requirements.
- Complete electrical calculations and prepare specifications.
- Oversee Construction Administration duties, including reviewing submittals, answering RFIs, conducting site visits, and punch.
- Perform field work for both Existing Condition Assessments and Renovation type projects.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- 4-8 years of consulting electrical engineering design experience, preferably with large institutional or commercial projects from schematic design through construction administration.
- A four-year electrical engineering degree from an accredited college or university, or an associate degree with 5+ years of experience.
- Working knowledge of Electrical codes (NEC, IBC, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, NFPA).
- Experience with lighting calculation software such as VISUAL or AGi32.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- EIT certification level and applying to obtain PE license, minimum.
- Electrical PE license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or capable of obtaining quickly through reciprocity.
Work Environment
Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. There is hybrid flexibility once onboarding is complete and up and running. The environment is very relaxed and team-centered.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr. 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. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA. 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.

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
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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