Electrical Engineer 1

Job Title: Electrical Engineer 1

Job Description

The primary role of an Electrical Engineer is to design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for various uses, including commercial, industrial, military, or scientific purposes. The ideal candidate should be adept at creating engineering drawings and interpreting blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test the manufacture of electrical equipment, including machinery controls, wiring, and lighting.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and safety of certain design models.
• Estimate time and cost to complete projects.
• Simulate and test machine, structure, or system operations.
• Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.

Essential Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail-oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Ability to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to the engineering field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in engineering required.
• 0-2 years of experience in engineering, design, AutoCAD Electrical, PCB design.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working with cutting-edge technologies and design software, focusing on precision and detail in engineering projects. The role requires collaboration within a team setting, demanding effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rapid City, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Rapid City,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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