Electrical Principal

<p><strong>Description</strong></p> <p>You will lead the electrical discipline design and engineering of impactful projects that range in size and complexity. As a licensed professional, your duties will include responsibility for project deliverables as Engineer-of-Record. You will be responsible for applying detailed electrical engineering knowledge, concepts and professional judgement acquired through experience to size, evaluate, select and specify electrical systems for use on assigned projects in accordance with relevant codes and standards. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients and/or contractors, preparing design calculations, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and specifications), estimating construction costs, and contributing to business development activities. The projects that you will be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge of power distribution, power generation, controls, lighting and related electrical systems, particularly in water/wastewater applications.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Skills</strong></p> <p>Revit, Electrical Design, Building design, Design, Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage</p> <br /> <p><strong>Top Skills Details</strong></p> <p>Revit,Electrical Design,Building design</p> <br /> <p><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong></p> <p>Revit Building Design</p> <br /> <p><strong>Experience Level</strong></p> <p>Expert Level</p> <br /><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $450000.00/yr.<p>401k, bonus, ability to lead practice, profit sharing, managing team</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully remote position.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.</p><h2>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</h2> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul><li>Hiring diverse talent</li> <li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection</li> <li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes</li> <li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people</li> </ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <h2>About Actalent</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.actalentservices.com">actalentservices.com</a>.</p>

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