Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

2 weeks PTO

401k 4% Match

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Houston, TX to lead the design of complete electrical packages for switchgear projects, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and BOMs. You will drive manufacturing-friendly designs and support product development while collaborating with manufacturing, purchasing, and project teams.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design for switchgear and control panels.
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) for buildings, enclosures, steel, and fabrication.
• Proficiency in developing and interpreting one-line and three-line diagrams and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complete electrical packages for switchgear projects, including BOMs.
• Review projects for manufacturability, accuracy, and standards compliance.
• Release BOMs for purchasing and fabrication and implement changes into production systems.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff in electrical design and DFM practices.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

DFM

Power distribution

One-line/Three-line diagrams

BOM management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Description

This role focuses on leading the design and development of comprehensive electrical packages for switchgear projects, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material. The Electrical Design Engineer will drive design for manufacturing initiatives, support product development and standardization efforts, and provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing, purchasing, and project teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

This role focuses on leading the design and development of comprehensive electrical packages for switchgear projects, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material. The Electrical Design Engineer will drive design for manufacturing initiatives, support product development and standardization efforts, and provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing, purchasing, and project teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complete electrical packages for switchgear projects, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Conduct thorough technical reviews of projects to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Release bills of material for purchasing and fabrication, ensuring clarity and completeness for downstream processes.
• Receive new product designs and product modifications, and implement these changes into production engineering systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide support to product development teams for modeling and design for manufacturing (DFM), with a focus on buildings, enclosures, steel, and fabrication.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standard electrical designs and configurations to improve consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, addressing product and project questions and resolving issues that arise during production.
• Offer technical support to purchasing and strategic sourcing functions as required, helping to evaluate and specify components and materials.
• Mentor and guide other members of the engineering team, sharing expertise in electrical design, DFM, and switchgear systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, project management, and customers as needed to align design solutions with project requirements and expectations.
• Communicate job status and potential issues clearly and proactively to leadership to ensure transparency and timely decision-making.
• Support the creation, improvement, and maintenance of engineering systems and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with at least 5 years of experience in 2D design and drafting for electrical applications.
• Experience in electrical design for control panels and relay panels, including medium and low voltage equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing medium and low voltage equipment, particularly relay and control panels.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design for manufacturing (DFM) related to buildings, enclosures, steel structures, and fabrication.
• Experience with power distribution systems, including low voltage equipment, motor control centers (MCC), battery racks, switchboards, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Ability to develop and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and detailed wiring diagrams for switchgear projects.
• Capability to create, manage, and release accurate bills of material for purchasing and fabrication.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of production processes and constraints.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and convey project status and technical information.
• Ability to mentor and support other engineers, contributing to the development of the engineering team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Experience in design for manufacturing (DFM) methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with standardization of electrical designs and configurations across product lines.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical engineering, project management, and customer stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve technical issues in a production environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-growing organization with evolving processes and systems.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

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.

Sign on bonus - between 5-10K 2 weeks PTO 401k - 4% Match 6 Paid Holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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