Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

Job Description

• Support the planning, engineering, and design of electric and gas distribution systems to meet reliability and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in determining the need, size, location, and timing of power delivery infrastructure development, balancing economic, environmental, social, and regulatory constraints.
• Develop work packages for overhead distribution, underground distribution, and residential distribution projects.
• Perform field engineering activities, including site visits and field inspections, to gather data and verify project requirements.
• Identify and document conflicting utilities and existing infrastructure conditions in the field and incorporate findings into design plans.
• Prepare and update engineering and design calculations for distribution projects using established procedures and standards.
• Support the design of power distribution and electrical distribution systems, including underground cable and conduit layouts.
• Use AutoCAD to create, review, and modify distribution design drawings and documentation.
• Apply basic understanding of GIS tools to interpret and utilize geospatial data in distribution design work.
• Follow established engineering procedures, policies, and standards to solve simple, routine technical problems.
• Participate in post-construction reviews to confirm that installations align with design specifications and project requirements.
• Communicate with peers and project team members to explain design decisions, share basic analysis, and coordinate work activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and utility clients to clarify project scope, resolve design issues, and support project delivery.
• Travel to project sites for field visits and site investigations, primarily in northern and central New Jersey.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, with up to 1+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and their application to power distribution systems.
• Experience or coursework related to electrical design and power distribution.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for design and drafting of distribution systems.
• Understanding of GIS and the ability to interpret and apply geospatial information in design work.
• Ability to perform field inspections, site investigations, and field engineering tasks for distribution projects.
• Capability to identify and document conflicting utilities and field conditions during site visits.
• Ability to follow established engineering procedures, policies, and standards to solve routine technical problems.
• Effective communication skills to interact with peers, project teams, and utility stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for field visits and site investigations, primarily within northern and central New Jersey.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trenton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Jul 7, 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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