Control Panel Design Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role focuses on the end-to-end design, from concept through startup, of industrial control systems for diverse customers.

You will work with sales, customers, and internal teams to define requirements, document designs, and support commissioning. Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical is required, with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000) and FactoryTalk View experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial control systems from concept through commissioning/startup.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for schematics and panel design.
• Controls design experience including hardware selection and BOM development.
• PLC programming experience, preferably Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000.
• HMI development experience, preferably FactoryTalk View.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to define control system solutions and proposals.
• Design control system hardware, panels, and power systems using AutoCAD tools.
• Develop BOMs, select components, and obtain fabrication quotes for panels.
• Create Functional Design Specifications outlining system functionality.
• Program PLCs and develop HMI/MMI applications per project specs.
• Test hardware and software, and verify functionality before shipment.
• Lead FAT/SAT, document results, and resolve issues on site.
• Support checkout, commissioning, and startup at customer sites.
• Develop project schedules and manage design/software/hardware milestones.
• Attend meetings to clarify requirements and ensure project success.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical codes and industry standards.
• Prepare project documentation and communications using MS Office.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Customer collaboration

Project execution

Documentation

Electrical design principles

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

RSLogix 5000 (Allen-Bradley)

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer - Dallas/Fort Worth

This role is responsible for the design and implementation of industrial control systems from concept through startup. The engineer will work closely with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop system requirements, create detailed design documentation, program control systems, and support commissioning activities.

AutoCAD Electrical - Control Panel Design

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to develop control system solutions and prepare technical proposals based on project requirements.
• Design control system hardware, control panels, and electrical power systems using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop bills of materials (BOMs), select hardware components, and obtain fabrication quotes for control panels.
• Create Functional Design Specifications (FDS) outlining system functionality and operational requirements.
• Program PLCs and develop HMI/MMI applications based on project specifications.
• Test and verify hardware and software functionality prior to shipment.
• Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), document results, and resolve issues.
• Support system checkout, commissioning, and startup activities at customer sites as needed.
• Develop project schedules and manage key design, software, and hardware milestones.
• Participate in customer and internal technical meetings to clarify requirements and ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and communications using Microsoft Office tools.

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial control systems from concept through commissioning/startup.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system design.
• Controls design experience including hardware selection, panel design, and BOM development.
• Experience developing Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley/RSLogix 5000.
• HMI development experience, preferably with FactoryTalk View.
• Knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley control systems.
• FAT/SAT testing experience.
• Project scheduling and timeline management experience.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Arlington,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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