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Electrical Designer Job Description The Electrical Designer creates and modifies electrical and electronic schematics using AutoCAD to support turnkey power generation solutions. This role collaborates closely with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to develop accurate, complete designs that comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Electrical Designer conducts quality reviews, maintains organized documentation, and supports installation and testing activities for power generation and industrial automation systems. Responsibilities Create and modify electrical and electronic schematics using AutoCAD to support turnkey power generation solutions. Partner with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to develop accurate, complete electrical schematics and technical documentation. Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements, including the National Electric Code (NEC) and other relevant standards. Conduct detailed quality reviews of schematics to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to design requirements. Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation of all schematics, revisions, and related records. Continuously develop and refine technical skills, with a particular focus on AutoCAD Electrical and drafting best practices. Support the instrumentation and controls (I&C) team with lab equipment drawings, including layout and wiring details. Assist with installation and testing activities for power generation systems, medium and low voltage systems, and industrial automation equipment. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop detailed technical specifications and design packages for power systems and controls. Apply troubleshooting skills to support installation and testing, using tools such as oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment when needed. Incorporate medium voltage, low voltage, and power generation system requirements into schematic designs, including controls and protection. Support switchgear and substation-related design activities when required. Travel to client sites as needed to support field activities, gather design information, and assist with installation or testing. Essential Skills 10+ years of drafting experience in electrical design or electrical schematics. 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical in 2D. 3+ years of experience with medium voltage, low voltage, and power generation systems and controls. 2+ years of experience with installation or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment. Strong proficiency in electrical drafting and schematic development. Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant electrical codes and standards. Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, including use of oscilloscopes and related test equipment. Experience creating and interpreting power systems drawings for medium and low voltage applications. Ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and complete designs. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality, well-documented schematics. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with 148 kV and 480 kV systems. Experience with switchgear and substation design is a plus. Experience with SolidWorks is beneficial. Electronics and electronic troubleshooting is advantageous. Familiarity with power generation environments and turnkey project support is preferred. Ability to adapt to evolving drafting best practices and design tools. Willingness to travel up to 30% to client sites, primarily within Texas. 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 17, 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. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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. Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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.
