Actalent
Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Actalent
As a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading capital investment initiatives and master plan projects across factory operations. You’ll provide technical direction and subject matter expertise in electrical systems, ensuring robust design, installation, and commissioning of power distribution, automation, and control systems. Your leadership will drive improvements in capacity, energy efficiency, and asset reliability while aligning with plant performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead electrical scope execution across project lifecycle, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, consultants, and suppliers to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.
Manage electrical design phases (concept, basic, detailed) with design consultants and vendors; participate in design reviews and workshops to ensure high‑quality electrical engineering deliverables.
Oversee electrical equipment packages including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, control panels, and automation systems from vendor selection through FAT, installation, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (production, maintenance, quality, R&D) for seamless handover of electrical systems and documentation.
Support startup activities including commissioning of electrical systems, validation protocols, and integration into SOP, PM, and QMS frameworks.
Ensure electrical documentation adheres to GDP standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).
Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and detailed implementation schedules for electrical scope.
Lead or mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical project execution and troubleshooting.
Generate and manage electrical engineering documentation including single‑line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, URS, and validation protocols.
Conduct regular project meetings to communicate electrical scope progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Supervise contractors and field installation teams to ensure electrical workmanship meets corporate standards and supports operational integrity through startup and commissioning.
Required Skills
Capital project management
Electrical theory
Power systems
AutoCAD
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Report weekly on electrical scope progress, risks, and milestones.
Lead electrical design reviews including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, utility hookups, and validation documentation.
Coordinate with vendors and consultants to optimize electrical system performance and reliability.
Manage unloading, installation, commissioning, and validation of electrical equipment.
Support PQ execution and final handover of electrical systems to site operations.
Assist in drafting SOPs, PM schedules, and QMS documentation for electrical assets.
Job Type & Location Permanent position based out of Wilson, NC.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $144,000.00/yr.
Workplace Type Fully onsite position in Wilson, NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Accommodation Statement If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Business Consulting and Services
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Key Responsibilities
Lead electrical scope execution across project lifecycle, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, consultants, and suppliers to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.
Manage electrical design phases (concept, basic, detailed) with design consultants and vendors; participate in design reviews and workshops to ensure high‑quality electrical engineering deliverables.
Oversee electrical equipment packages including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, control panels, and automation systems from vendor selection through FAT, installation, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (production, maintenance, quality, R&D) for seamless handover of electrical systems and documentation.
Support startup activities including commissioning of electrical systems, validation protocols, and integration into SOP, PM, and QMS frameworks.
Ensure electrical documentation adheres to GDP standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).
Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and detailed implementation schedules for electrical scope.
Lead or mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical project execution and troubleshooting.
Generate and manage electrical engineering documentation including single‑line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, URS, and validation protocols.
Conduct regular project meetings to communicate electrical scope progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Supervise contractors and field installation teams to ensure electrical workmanship meets corporate standards and supports operational integrity through startup and commissioning.
Required Skills
Capital project management
Electrical theory
Power systems
AutoCAD
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Report weekly on electrical scope progress, risks, and milestones.
Lead electrical design reviews including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, utility hookups, and validation documentation.
Coordinate with vendors and consultants to optimize electrical system performance and reliability.
Manage unloading, installation, commissioning, and validation of electrical equipment.
Support PQ execution and final handover of electrical systems to site operations.
Assist in drafting SOPs, PM schedules, and QMS documentation for electrical assets.
Job Type & Location Permanent position based out of Wilson, NC.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $144,000.00/yr.
Workplace Type Fully onsite position in Wilson, NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Accommodation Statement If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Business Consulting and Services
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