Electrical Design Engineer

Description

About the role: As an Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll work in a unique manufacturing and dealer environment, leveraging expert-level AutoCAD and Inventor skills to craft low- and medium-voltage AC layouts, DC controls, and the logic that ties multiple gensets into advanced paralleling switchgear and smart control panels. Juggle multiple high-impact projects, troubleshoot in the test cell, and serve as the go-to authority for production teams and customers alike—making an outsized impact alongside a collaborative squad of engineers, sales pros, and suppliers. Responsibilities: Produce comprehensive wiring schematics, conduit schedules, and panel layouts in AutoCAD and Inventor for diesel and natural gas gensets, ensuring every reference, layer, and legend is unambiguous. Engineer control panel and breaker assemblies Size and specify breakers, relays, PLC/HMI hardware, and interface circuits that integrate seamlessly with low to medium-voltage paralleling switchgear and DC control systems. Verify compliance—line-by-line Audit project drawings, vendor prints, and specifications against UL, NFPA 70/110, ISO, and customer standards; log variances and close them before release. Provide data-driven field support Diagnose elusive startup, commissioning, and controls problems for technicians through root-cause-based recommendations that feed back into design libraries to improve the product. Serve as the technical reference for customers Translate application questions into concise recommendations and solutions and document in formal engineering notes. Follow standard protocols and proven design protocols to ensure consistent high-quality products that meet or exceed customer requirements. Assemble, index, and track all drawings, studies, and data sheets through the approval cycle; document every revision for full traceability. Deliver dimensioned one-lines, BOMs, and labor take-offs to the Sales team so quotes reflect real scope, margin, and risk.

Skills

Electrical engineering, Design, Electrical design, control panel design, lithium-ion energy-storage systems, generator paralleling switchgear, remote-fuel supply

Top Skills Details

Electrical engineering,Design,Electrical design,control panel design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency with Caterpillar toolsets (CAT® ET, CAT® Monitoring Software, SIS Web, TMI, EDDC) is highly desirable. Working knowledge of diesel- and natural-gas generator sets is preferred; familiarity with lithium-ion energy-storage systems is a plus. Thorough understanding of relevant codes and standards—NFPA 70/110, NEC, NEMA, UL, IEEE. Expert-level 2D drafting in AutoCAD; 3D modeling experience required (Inventor preferred, or comparable platforms accepted). Exposure to generator paralleling switchgear, remote-fuel supply, and remotecooling systems is preferred.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/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 Bartonville,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

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.

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