Electrical / Electronic Engineer III

Job Title: Electrical / Electronic Engineer III

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical / Electronic Engineer III to join our team. This role involves planning, designing, installing, and maintaining electrical and substation infrastructure for plant facilities and operations areas. The engineer will work to improve the energy efficiency of operating infrastructure and manufacturing equipment, ultimately reducing overall energy costs. The position also involves managing and coordinating both small and large brownfield engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement the construction and maintenance of plant infrastructure.
• Specify equipment and systems to support plant infrastructure and facility processes.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems related to plant infrastructure and facility processes.
• Support plant infrastructure and facility process equipment, including boilers, compressors, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, standby generator and UPS systems, fiber optic and Ethernet communication systems, life safety systems, and security systems.
• Plan and coordinate work with skilled in-house tradesmen, supervisors, outside contractors, and service technicians.
• Provide and implement designs for electrical infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Apply working knowledge and practical use of the National Electric Code (NFPA) and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Conduct project management and plant engineering functions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 5 years of plant engineering, facility engineering, or electrical engineering experience supporting facility or infrastructure systems
• Experience designing, reviewing, and/or implementing electrical infrastructure upgrades
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge in power distribution, medium voltage, high voltage, substation engineering, Maximo, and equipment installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or interest in pursuing
• Experience supporting capital projects from design through install
• AutoCAD experience
• Familiarity with CMMS or ERP systems
• Previous project management experience

Work Environment

The position is based on a corporate manufacturing campus, involving 70% office-based engineering work and 30% time on the plant floor. The work schedule is from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional off-hours availability required to support electrical or infrastructure emergencies. Regular collaboration with maintenance, facilities, utilities, and contractors is expected. The role provides exposure to large-scale electrical infrastructure and substation projects within a stable team environment that boasts strong institutional knowledge.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.30 - $57.70/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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

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