| Location | Durham, NC |
| Salary | $110,000–$200,000 Per Year |
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Our growing RTP office is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary MEP team. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, collaborating across disciplines, and serving as a key contributor on a variety of building system projects.
If you"re looking for a role where you can leverage your technical expertise, influence project outcomes, and continue growing professionally, we"d love to connect.
What You"ll Do
Serve as a technical resource for electrical system design, including:
Power distribution
Lighting systems
Fire alarm systems
Telecommunications infrastructure
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects for institutional, commercial, and industrial clients.
Lead electrical design efforts and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
Perform design calculations, system evaluations, and engineering assessments.
Deliver high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
Stay current with industry codes, standards, and best practices.
Support business development efforts and help strengthen client relationships.
Essential Skills
Additional Skills and Qualifications
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $200000.00/yr.
Full HC Benefits, BC/BS, 401k match, PTO, EOY Bonus, etc.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.
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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.