Electrical Project Engineer

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer for a fully remote position. The client is based out of Portland, OR. As an Electrical Engineer, you will manage and oversee electrical engineering projects from inception to completion, collaborating closely with the Project Manager and other team members to ensure project success. You will be responsible for producing and reviewing drawing sets, stamping others' work, and coordinating with utilities to upgrade services to the site, including switchgears and transformers.

Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system modeling using SKM, Easypower, and ETAP, performing flash studies, relay coordination, and preparing detailed reports.
• Work with electricians on start-up projects, conduct site visits for load studies and upgrades, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Complete medium and low voltage electrical engineering calculations and documentation packages, plans, sections, and details for electrical design projects according to industry, client, and company standards.
• Apply extensive knowledge of relevant codes such as NFPA 70, 70E, 30, 58, and 497, NEMA, API 500 & 540, IEEE, and others as required.
• Coordinate project deliverables, deadlines, and interdisciplinary needs among the engineering team.
• Develop and check one-line diagrams, conduit plans, grounding plans, area classification plans, control panel layouts, bills of materials, lighting plans, P&IDs, PLC & DCS wiring diagrams, and motor schematics.
• Communicate with clients and electrical utilities on new or upgraded service installations.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, process, and structural engineers to identify potential conflicts and/or efficiencies with the electrical design.
• Support business development opportunities and assist in marketing efforts, including proposal preparation, scope, and budget.
• Perform contractor construction submittal reviews, respond to request for information documents, and coordinate with equipment vendors on behalf of clients to review and approve specifications.
• Travel within the United States 15% to 20% for site investigations, design reviews, and construction support.

Essential Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required via NCEES.
• Extensive experience in power systems, particularly 15kV and lower, with a focus on 600V and lower.
• Experience in bringing utility voltage down to transformers.
• Proficiency in power system modeling software (SKM, Easypower, ETAP).
• Experience in design and review of electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and breakers.
• 10+ years of experience in the completion of projects for clients in the industrial market sector, including project development from concept through completion, estimating, start-up, and commissioning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with overhead utility systems is beneficial but not required.
• Previous experience working with power distribution systems.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote role with 15% travel requirements to job sites and client meetings. The company offers competitive pay, a starting package of 3 weeks PTO, 1 week sick leave (total 4 weeks), holiday pay, a 50% 401K match up to 3%, a bonus program, and the opportunity to move into an ownership stake. You will work directly with Project Managers as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) representative for the electrical department. You will support design meetings, attend site visits as required, perform engineering responsibilities, and work with the design team to implement design plans. Travel expenses and per diems are covered and offered where applicable.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

• Permanently 100% remote
• Performance based bonuses paid out at the end of the year
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Banked hours - any hours worked over 80 in a 2 week period goes into "the bank". Engineers have the option to be paid for that at the end of each quarter. At the end of the year, engineers also will be compensated for all remaining PTO over 40 hours.
• 40 hours of PTO rolls over to the next year

PTO, Holiday pay (NY day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas Day, if holidays fall on a Saturday, company takes Friday, Sunday, Monday off). Medical coverage with company covering portion of premiums (benefits package on file, reach out for full coverage options). Dental, Vision, FSA options. 401K 50% match up to 6%. Bonus offerings depending on individual and company performance, can vary year to year on %.

9/80 schedule and salaried for first 40 hours and straight time for every hour worked over 40 hours. Paid for every 40 hours worked.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are 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

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.