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Job overview
Actalent seeks an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for process-industry projects, with expertise in power distribution, control systems, and electrical design software. The role includes technical design and analysis, project planning, and resource delegation. It is a contract-to-hire position based in Cleveland, Ohio, with a hybrid workplace arrangement and occasional client-site visits.
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Full job description
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical systems design and a strong background in consulting or related fields. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of power distribution, control systems, and electrical design software. This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of handling multiple projects in the process industries.
Responsibilities
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Design and develop electrical systems using single line and schematic diagrams, P&IDs, and NFPA standards.
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Specify power distribution, substation, and distribution hardware.
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Conduct power system modeling, control systems, and hardware interfacing.
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Utilize Autodesk AutoCAD and have working knowledge of Autodesk Revit or BIM Software.
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Perform photometric calculations using AGI32.
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Conduct short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies, and voltage drop calculations.
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Size cable, conduit, and cable trays.
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Engage in lighting, grounding, and lightning protection design per NFPA standards.
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Design fire alarm systems and classify electrical hazardous areas per NFPA and OSHA standards.
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Design low voltage telecommunications, data, and security systems per BICSI Guidelines.
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Implement sustainable and energy-efficient designs per IECC Standards and US Green Building Council Guidelines.
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Design heat trace systems and understand utility interface design.
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Manage resources and delegate CAD work to designers.
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Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
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Plan and organize projects efficiently.
Essential Skills
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Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Professional Engineer license is highly preferred.
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10+ years of experience in electrical systems design.
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Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and knowledge of Autodesk Revit or BIM Software.
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Experience with SKM and/or ETAP electrical modeling software.
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Strong understanding of NFPA standards.
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Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient design practices.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience with photometric calculations using AGI32.
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Experience in heat trace design.
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Understanding of resource management and delegation.
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Experience with low voltage Telecommunications/Data and security design.
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Ability to multi-task and organize projects effectively.
Work Environment
The role will primarily be office-based with occasional visits to client sites. While in the office, conditions are generally comfortable with no adverse environmental factors. On client sites, candidates may be exposed to adverse conditions such as extreme temperatures, poor air quality, or high noise levels. Safety measures, including hearing protection, will be provided and must be adhered to. The position may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing, as well as physical activities such as climbing, stooping, and reaching.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,345 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$45–60/hr
- Ohio median$41–50/hr25 hourly ranges
- US median$43–56/hr385 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $52.50/hr, is 17% above the Ohio median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer hourly ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 388 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Ohio and 10,345 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Amazon30 open
- CDM Smith22 open
- Burns & McDonnell21 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,582 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,711 of the 10,345 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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