Electrical Designer

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

This role focuses on creating and modifying electrical and electronic schematics in support of turnkey power generation solutions. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to develop accurate, compliant, and well-documented designs. The position emphasizes strong AutoCAD Electrical skills, detailed knowledge of power systems across medium and low voltage levels, and hands-on experience with industrial automation and testing equipment. You will contribute directly to the design, installation, and testing of power generation and control systems while continuously developing your technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify electrical and electronic schematics using AutoCAD Electrical to support turnkey power generation solutions.
• Partner with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to develop accurate and complete electrical schematics and documentation.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards, the National Electric Code (NEC), and other relevant codes and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct detailed quality reviews of schematics to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to design standards.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation of all schematics, revisions, and related records to support traceability and project control.
• Continuously develop and refine technical skills, with a strong focus on AutoCAD Electrical and drafting best practices.
• Support the instrumentation and controls (I&C) team with lab equipment drawings, including layouts, wiring diagrams, and connection details.
• Assist with installation and testing activities for power generation and control systems, including troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop detailed technical specifications for power systems, controls, and related components.
• Work with medium voltage and low voltage power generation systems and controls to produce accurate designs and documentation.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and other electronic instruments to support troubleshooting and validation of designs.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings, as needed, to gather field information, verify installations against design, and support project execution.
• Support continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and processes to enhance design quality and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of drafting experience in electrical design or electrical schematics.
• 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical in 2D drafting applications.
• 3+ years of experience working with medium voltage, low voltage, power generation systems, and controls.
• 2+ years of experience with installation or troubleshooting industrial automation equipment.
• Proficiency in creating and modifying electrical and electronic schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong understanding of power systems, including medium voltage and low voltage applications.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and other relevant electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, including use of oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools.
• Experience drafting and interpreting electrical diagrams for power generation and control systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality documentation.
• Experience working with electrical and electronic equipment in industrial or power generation environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 148 kV and 480 kV systems.
• Familiarity with switchgear and substation design or projects (considered a plus).
• Experience with SolidWorks for electrical or mechanical-related drafting is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electronics and control systems.
• Comfort using oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment in a lab or field environment.
• Exposure to lab equipment drawings and instrumentation and controls (I&C) applications.
• Experience in both medium voltage and low voltage systems rather than only high voltage or only low voltage.
• Experience beyond only control panel (low voltage) design and beyond only 3D design work.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with drafting tools, codes, and industry best practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Candidates have opportunity to earn bonus based on perofrmance metrics hit

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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