Electrical Design Engineer - Remote Eligible

Electrical Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Control Panel Design Engineer to join our team. The role involves designing and implementing instrumentation and control (I&C) hardware for I&C Systems in Nuclear Power Plants, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering mechanical cabinet drawings utilized in the retrofit applications of new I&C Electronic System replacement.
• Plan DIN rail, terminal block, and assembly for logical signal flow and clean wiring.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Design enclosure layouts and cooling solutions to manage heat dissipation for solid-state devices.
• Route power and control wiring to minimize interference and maintain code compliance.
• Select appropriate components such as relays, circuit breakers, and terminal blocks based on application and standards.
• Work with the Technical Leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, requirements, and work processes.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and documentation packages for production and customers.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards such as UL508A, NEC, CE, and IEC.
• Support testing and troubleshooting during production and commissioning.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor, CREO, Pro-panel).
• Experience with ERP systems for BOM management.
• Knowledge of PLM, PDM, ERP for CAD file management, document control, BOM management, and engineering change management.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical/control panel design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate, Bachelor, or Master's degree in Mechatronics, CAD/CAM, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3D modeling experience to fit components into cabinets.
• Familiarity with schematics and cabling diagrams.
• Experience in hardware layout and electro-mechanical design.

Work Environment

The position can be fully remote.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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 Apr 17, 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.