Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the engineering, procurement, and construction phases of electrical systems within large-scale EPC projects. This role ensures that electrical designs, equipment, and installations meet project specifications, standards, and timelines. The Electrical Project Engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including design engineers, procurement teams, contractors, and clients, to deliver successful and cost-effective project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Provide technical input during the design phase to optimize electrical systems and equipment.

• Assist in reviewing and approving electrical designs, drawings, and specifications, highlighting any potential project impacts on schedule and cost.

• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of electrical systems and propose improvements or modifications, ensuring accurate assessment and approval of changes in scope, cost, and schedule.

• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including design reports and technical submittals.

• Act as the single point of contact for all EPC project/proposal electrical engineering.

• Ensure all electrical work adheres to local and international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NFPA).

• Conduct inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for electrical systems.

• Collaborate with project managers, other discipline engineers, and subcontractors to align construction activities with overall project goals.

• Provide progress updates and technical reports to stakeholders.

• Assist in preparing documentation for project handover, including as-built drawings and operation manuals.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly in gas turbine projects.

• Proven ability to read, interpret, and design breaker control (AC/DC) schematics and protection circuits.

• Hands-on experience with AVR/excitation systems, gas turbine auxiliary controls, and field instrumentation.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD tools.

• Experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting of power generation equipment.

• Solid understanding of generator control logic, power distribution, and protective relaying principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Field and Design Engineering experience.

• Troubleshooting equipment and understanding controls of gas turbines.

Work Environment

This role is 100% remote, with an initial requirement to travel to the CT office for the first week, fully paid for. There will be occasional travel to the CT location and project sites. The work environment is in a newly remodeled office setting that is clean and bright, with amenities like an onsite restaurant and nearby shopping. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glastonbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $62.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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.

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