Chief Electrical Engineer - Remote Eligible

Chief Engineer – Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)

We are a respected engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organization delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across conventional, nuclear, renewable, and power delivery markets. Our teams combine technical excellence with collaboration and integrity to build resilient solutions that last for generations.

We are seeking a Chief Engineer – Electrical / I&C to lead and advance our electrical and instrumentation & controls disciplines. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a technically rigorous environment and is passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement.

Hybrid work is preferred, with candidates ideally based in:

• Charlotte, NC
• Mt. Laurel, NJ
• Remote options available

The Opportunity

As Chief Engineer, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for the Electrical and I&C disciplines, ensuring engineering excellence across projects and proposals. Working closely with Engineering leadership, project teams, and Business Development, you will help shape design standards, engineering processes, staffing strategies, and long-term discipline growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop Electrical and I&C engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Serve as the lead technical authority, ensuring quality, code compliance, and best practices.
• Establish and improve discipline standards, tools, work processes, and productivity benchmarks.
• Provide technical guidance, independent design reviews, and critical engineering oversight.
• Support project execution through design basis development, cost estimates, schedules, and major specifications.
• Analyze engineering performance metrics (PI/SPI) and support recovery planning when needed.
• Guide staffing, recruiting, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support proposal development and client presentations.
• Collaborate with leadership on business strategies and long-term objectives.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role, within conventional and/or nuclear power generation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain via comity).
• Strong technical judgment, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with project performance metrics and tools such as PRISM and Primavera P6.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building abilities.
• A high standard for safety, integrity, and engineering quality.

Citizenship Requirement

• This role requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. U.S. citizenship is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/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 May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.