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Actalent Construction Project Engineer in Opelika, Alabama
Job Title: Construction Project EngineerJob Description
The Construction Project Engineer plays a vital role in supporting the Preproduction Manager during all phases of a production project. This position requires expertise in basic electrical power, lighting, and low voltage installations. The engineer will assist with budget development, constructability reviews, value engineering, and provide overall project documentation support. This role involves overseeing 1-2 projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Oversee the installation of basic electrical power, lighting, and low voltage systems on 1-2 site projects.
Collaborate closely with the Preproduction Manager throughout the project phases.
Assist in developing project budgets and conducting constructability reviews.
Engage in value engineering to ensure project efficiency.
Support overall project documentation and communication efforts.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in electrical systems, gained through education or work experience.
Experience with low voltage and construction projects.
Familiarity with smart sheets, Excel, and ACC for effective project communication.
Ability to use Revit for design and project planning.
Competence in managing bills of materials and tracking budgets.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 1-5 years of experience in electrical systems, either through direct work experience or educational background.
Work Environment
The work is primarily conducted in a standard office environment with occasional exposure to moderate noise levels from computer peripherals and manufacturing tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and forklifts. Extended periods of computer operation are expected. Travel to various worksites may be required depending on project assignments. Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of work at any time to meet business needs. Light travel, up to 10%, is required mainly for training purposes. The position offers hourly pay with opportunities for overtime and merit-based pay increases. Ongoing training is provided.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Opelika, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $79040.00/yr.
Full range of FTI benefits- Medical, dental, and vision benefits - Paid holidays - Paid time off - 401(k) - Life insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Opelika,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.