Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Sauget, IL

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Join a leading chemical manufacturer committed to innovation and sustainability. As an Electrical Engineer, you'll design, maintain, and optimize electrical systems that power critical chemical plant processes. This role offers significant growth potential, exposure to diverse engineering challenges, and the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders on high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Maintain Systems: Develop and maintain electrical systems for chemical plant operations.

• Troubleshoot & Prevent: Diagnose electrical issues and implement preventative maintenance programs.

• Problem-Solve & Lead Repairs: Recommend solutions and oversee repair completion for electrical problems.

• Ensure Compliance: Verify that electrical systems and controls meet industry standards and codes.

• Manage Projects: Oversee customer demands, schedules, costs, and project milestones.

• Provide Expertise: Offer consultative input on electrical design and troubleshooting at substations.

• Collaborate: Work closely with controls engineers and other electrical engineers on complex projects.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 3-5 years in power distribution and electrical engineering.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electrical design; ideally experience with packaging line design.

• Software: Knowledge of MicroStation or willingness to learn.

• Education: Associate's degree with relevant industry experience (Bachelor's preferred).

• Industry Background: Chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, food & beverage, or power plants.

• Specialized Knowledge:

• Power distribution and control panel design (UL508, NEC guidelines).

• Hazardous area electrical design.

• Control system architectures and industrial networking.

• PLC systems, HMI, and distributed control systems.

• Instrumentation and process control design.

• Motor control center design and variable frequency drives.

Work Environment & Growth

• Work primarily from the corporate office with frequent visits to plant and substations.

• Dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement, design innovation, and process management leadership.

Ready to power the future of chemical manufacturing? Apply today and join a team where your expertise drives innovation!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sauget, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sauget,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.