MEP Electrical Design Engineer - FULLY REMOTE!

HIRING: Electrical Engineer (MEP Design) | 100% Remote Design the Future of Building Systems From Anywhere We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing MEP consulting firm supporting projects across healthcare, education, commercial, retail, and institutional markets. This is a 100% remote opportunity , offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a highly respected engineering team on a diverse portfolio of building projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical building systems design within an MEP consulting environment and is comfortable taking projects from initial calculations and system layouts through construction documents and multidisciplinary coordination. Responsibilities Design electrical building systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, retail, and institutional facilities. Develop power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage system designs . Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, and other engineering analyses. Design and size electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, feeders, and branch circuits . Develop interior and exterior lighting designs, lighting controls, and associated calculations. Design emergency and standby power systems, including generators, transfer switches, and UPS systems. Prepare electrical construction documents, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, calculations, and technical reports. Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop and coordinate electrical engineering drawings. Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other engineering disciplines. Ensure designs comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable energy and building codes, and industry standards . Participate in design reviews and provide technical solutions throughout all phases of a project. Support project management activities, including scheduling, multidisciplinary coordination, and client communication. Provide construction administration support, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and assisting with field-related design issues as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 5+ years of electrical building systems design experience within an MEP consulting environment. Strong experience designing electrical systems for commercial or institutional buildings. Experience with power distribution, lighting, electrical load calculations, and building electrical infrastructure . Proficiency with AutoCAD ; Revit experience highly preferred . Strong knowledge of the NEC and applicable electrical and energy codes . Understanding of electrical distribution equipment, emergency power systems, lighting controls, and building electrical systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while working independently in a remote environment. Preferred Qualifications EIT or PE License. Experience designing electrical systems for healthcare, educational, commercial, retail, or institutional facilities. Experience with generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS systems, and emergency/standby power . Experience with fire alarm and low-voltage system design and coordination. Familiarity with electrical analysis and lighting calculation software. Experience with construction administration, including submittal reviews and RFIs. Project management and client-facing experience. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary MEP projects. What We Offer 100% Remote Work Environment Competitive Base Salary and Performance Incentives Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) with Company Match Generous PTO and Paid Holidays Professional Development and Continuing Education Support Clear Growth Path into Senior Engineering and Leadership Roles Long-Term Stability with a Strong Backlog of Projects Why This Opportunity Stands Out Join a collaborative engineering team where your electrical design expertise will directly influence the safety, reliability, and performance of buildings across a variety of markets. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, take ownership of electrical designs from concept through construction, and collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines—all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $140000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Sep 18, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. 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