Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with 2-3+ years of experience in low voltage wiring, wiring schematics, and proficiency in AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical concepts and design, and will work closely with senior staff to finalize projects, assist with technical calls, and support wiremen with electrical inquiries. While fire alarm experience is highly valued, it is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

+ Create wiring diagrams and schematics for Fire Alarm panels.

+ Collaborate with Fire Alarm Software.

+ Assist with technical calls for customers.

+ Develop electrical systems and components based on project requirements.

+ Utilize CAD software for design and layout of electrical systems.

+ Support testing of panels and address wiring questions.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

+ Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design.

+ Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics.

+ Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

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Experience with low voltage electrical systems.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with fire alarm systems is a huge plus.

+ Familiarity with metallics software is advantageous but not required.

+ Understanding of CNC programming and NC files.

Work Environment

This role offers a small, quiet office environment in a woman-owned, family-run company with a high average tenure among employees. The company provides 80% paid health benefits, 15 days of PTO, and a pay range between $75K and $120K. The office operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and promotes individual projects without micromanaging. The company has been established since 1930 and is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality Fire Alarm Annunciators and Custom Control Panels.

The work includes local and international projects such as high rises and the LA Convention Center.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arvada, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $53.00/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:  - 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 onsite position in Arvada,CO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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 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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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