Power Systems Design Engineer

Power Systems Design Engineer

Hybrid | Lima, OH | Industrial Power Systems

We're seeking a Power Systems Design Engineer to join a highly respected engineering team that partners with manufacturers and industrial clients to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and energy performance.

In this role, you'll work on a wide variety of industrial power distribution projects ranging from system upgrades and expansions to greenfield facility designs. You'll have the opportunity to lead technical studies, collaborate directly with clients, influence critical design decisions, and grow into project leadership and management roles.

If you're looking for a position where your technical expertise is valued, your ideas have impact, and your career can continue to advance, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our engineering team, you will:

• Design medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems for industrial facilities, including both new construction and retrofit projects.
• Lead and perform power system studies including:
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Arc flash studies
  • Protective device coordination
  • Grounding studies
  • Power quality assessments
  • Energy efficiency evaluations
• Develop power system control solutions, specify protective relays, and support relay programming and coordination.
• Create and review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Partner directly with clients to understand operational goals, challenges, and design requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to evaluate equipment options, budgets, and project costs.
• Support projects from concept and planning through design, implementation, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Provide field support, testing assistance, and root-cause analysis for electrical system issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
• Take on increasing project leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to grow into formal management roles.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Technical Complexity
• Work on challenging industrial power systems where your expertise directly impacts facility reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Career Growth
• Whether your goal is to become a technical subject matter expert, project leader, or engineering manager, you'll have a clear path for advancement.
• Client-Facing Influence
• You'll work directly with industrial clients, helping shape solutions and becoming a trusted engineering advisor.
• Flexibility
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with a balance of remote work, office collaboration, and occasional site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience designing electrical power distribution systems for industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of medium-voltage and low-voltage power systems.
• Experience performing power system studies, including arc flash, short circuit, and coordination analyses.
• Proficiency with SKM Power Tools and/or similar power system modeling software.
• Experience using ETAP or comparable analysis platforms.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
• Ability to create and interpret electrical one-line and three-line diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification or active pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5-10+ years of industrial power systems experience.
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, and protective devices.
• SEL relay application, programming, and commissioning experience.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience.

Work Environment & Travel

• This position follows a hybrid schedule and requires residency within approximately three hours of Lima, Ohio. Engineers typically visit client sites 2-3 times per month for field investigations, troubleshooting, data collection, and project meetings.
• You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers while utilizing industry-leading tools including SKM, ETAP, AutoCAD, and other advanced engineering software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Support for PE licensure and continued career growth
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunities for technical leadership and advancement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lima, OH.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $180000.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lima, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Lima,OH.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.