Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as an engineering design and technical subject matter expert to support the Engineering, Sales, and Production teams as well as internal and external customers.
• Work directly with the Engineering Manager and Engineering Team to answer questions and resolve issues identified by the Supervisors/Managers and other staff, including Sales and Operations.
• Interact with customers and vendors using professional verbal and written communication.
• Prepare cost estimates for customers and sales team members.
• Participate in QA/QC process by inter-discipline and cross-checking accuracy of drawings performed by the engineering team and helping develop methods to improve the process.
• Contribute and lead various research and development initiatives to identify and implement opportunities for new projects, VAVE, continuous improvement, and improved processes.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineering team and production to ensure process flow of current projects are on time and meet required deliverables.
• Problem solving skills with the demonstrated ability to be engaged and hands-on.
• Create electrical drawings and design calculations for heating and cooling loads.
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations both internally and externally. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• 3+ Years of CAD experience is a Must. Preferably with electrical and building structural designs.
• Electrical Engineering Degree or relative work experience required.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally in production/manufacturing or construction.
• Knowledge of control systems and basic PLC's
• Knowledge of IBC, IFC and NFPA 70 (NEC) regarding electrical design requirements is a Plus.
• Knowledge of design submission process for multiple states.
• Analytical and mathematical aptitude, capable of evaluating and solving various complex questions and opportunities.

Sales, production, customers, and suppliers. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilkesboro, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Wilkesboro,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.