About this role
Help shape the future of energy storage. Were looking for an Electrical Engineer to join a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm supporting some of the most exciting work happening across Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy, substations, transmission, and power delivery. Youll work on utility-scale energy projects from early concept through construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is a great opportunity to deepen your BESS expertise, take ownership of technical work, and continue growing into a leadership role within a 100% employee-owned organization. What Youll Do
- Design utility-scale BESS projects, including conceptual layouts, one-line diagrams, and electrical design packages
- Support projects from early concept through Issued for Construction (IFC)
- Evaluate energy storage technologies and vendors
- Develop and review electrical plans, specifications, reports, construction documents, and cost estimates
- Work across renewable energy, power generation, substations, transmission, distribution, and microgrid projects
- Partner with civil, structural, high-voltage, SCADA, telecommunications, and other engineering disciplines
- Provide construction support including RFIs, submittal reviews, and change orders
- Perform QA/QC reviews and help mentor junior engineers
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 4+ years of electrical engineering experience
- Experience within BESS, renewable energy, power generation, substations, transmission & distribution, or power systems
- Experience developing electrical design packages, one-line diagrams, and construction documents
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Location & Schedule
Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY
- Onsite during the first 6 months for onboarding and team integration
- Hybrid flexibility after onboarding
- Flexible work schedule
Why Join?
- 100% employee-owned company (ESOP)
- Work on high-impact, utility-scale energy and infrastructure projects
- Collaborative team of engineers across multiple disciplines
- Strong mentorship and career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- 2 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays
- Technical training and professional development
- Long-term growth opportunities within a growing EPCM organization
If youre an electrical engineer who wants to be at the forefront of energy storage and help deliver the next generation of power infrastructure, lets connect.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.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.
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