Electrical Project Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer - 100% REMOTE WITH SOME TRAVEL REQUIRED Job Description We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of our projects and to work on exciting engineering challenges. You will be responsible for managing project schedules, leading a team of project engineers, and ensuring the successful completion of projects with an emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Responsibilities + Manage, monitor, and maintain project schedules. + Assign day-to-day tasks to project team members. + Read and understand scope from contract documents and drawings. + Effectively communicate project, department, and company requirements to project team or other stakeholders. + Manage assigned projects to successful completion prioritizing safety, quality, schedule, and cost. + Participate in or complete personally the design of the complete control systems including power distribution, device layout, network design, panel layout, and device selection. + Participate in or complete personally the programming, both HMI and PLC, of the complete control systems. + Create Descriptions of Operations for complete systems. + Participate in or complete personally the commissioning of complete control systems. + Manage a team of controls engineers. Essential Skills + Proven project management skills. + Experience in controls engineering. + Material handling expertise. + Proficiency in PLC programming. + Strong understanding of baggage handling systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in engineering. + Strong experience in the electrical engineering field or related area. + Experience in electrical project engineering. + Excellent understanding of project management practices and tools. Work Environment This role involves up to 50% travel, with a typical schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off, though flexibility is required. Meals during travel are covered with a per diem based on the GSA rate for the location. Enjoy the benefit of 40 hours of PTO, which can be billed back, and 6 paid holidays. Join us to be part of a foundational team and witness its growth into a powerhouse. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, Kentucky. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $67.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 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 Oct 10, 2025. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2025-09-29