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Actalent Electrical Engineering Technician in Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Title: Electrical Engineering TechnicianJob Description
Join our rapidly growing team as an Electrical Engineering Technician, where your foundational expertise in high voltage transmission lines design will be elevated to new heights. You will take on a more complex and responsible role, working independently and at times mentoring and supervising less-experienced team members.
Responsibilities
Prepare technical aspects and deliverables for conceptual and detailed transmission lines design using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile or Caisson.
Coordinate the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines, including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material.
Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members and coordinate quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
Identify and implement learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through job shadowing, specific project tasks, 'show and tell', lunch and learns, and general knowledge sharing.
Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
Provide engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
Conduct engineering analyses to develop design options.
Assist with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
Attend client stakeholder meetings and lead design reviews with the client.
Provide input to the development of project man-hour estimates and task schedules.
Manage multiple tasks for multiple projects while being aware of schedule and budget.
Perform site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit
Strong commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related field)
Experience interpreting and applying industry design codes like NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry
Experience using PLS-CADD and performing analysis of transmission structures
Experience liaising and communicating with internal and external project stakeholders
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV through 500kV, with experience up to 765kV being an added benefit
Exposure to developing project man-hour and cost estimates, and schedules
Experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile or Caisson
Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables
Work Environment
This position is based in our Uptown office with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. We believe in a collaborative and innovative work culture that values employee ownership and contributions. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, offering numerous growth opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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.
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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