Electrical Engineer/designer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer/DesignerJob Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to join our team at an established MEP Consulting firm in the greater Columbus metro area. This role involves managing electrical engineering projects from concept through construction, conducting site visits, and leading internal design teams to deliver high-performance MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering projects from initial client consultation through design, permitting, and construction support.

• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing electrical systems and determine project requirements.

• Create and review electrical system designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.

• Prepare construction documents, permit drawings, and technical specifications in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Supervise and mentor electrical designers and junior engineers, ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables.

• Serve as a technical liaison with clients, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure project goals are met.

• Ensure all designs adhere to local, state, and national codes, including NEC and energy codes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electrical engineering within an MEP Consulting firm.

• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.

• Expertise in electrical system design, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.

• Strong project management skills from concept to completion.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

• A Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.

• Over 5 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment

The position requires in-office work with shifts from Monday to Thursday, consisting of 9-hour days, and a 4-hour shift on Friday. After establishing tenure, there is an option to work from home on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dublin, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dublin,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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 with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.