Electrical Project Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support the development and execution of large-scale power delivery and generation projects. The role involves working on medium-voltage distribution, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and grid-resiliency initiatives, collaborating with Owners, EPCs, OEMs, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of MV systems, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of electrical engineering experience in utility, power generation, transmission, or large infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of medium-voltage systems and utility-grade equipment.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, protective relaying, distribution systems.
• Familiarity with power system analysis software (ETAP/SKM/PSCAD) preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~15–25% for meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review and support electrical design packages, diagrams, specs, and construction deliverables.
• Provide engineering support for MV distribution and collector systems (13.8kV & 34.5kV).
• Review switchgear, transformers, grounding, cables, protection schemes, and relay coordination.
• Support power system studies (short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, harmonics, reliability).
• Assist integration of generation resources, energy storage, and interconnection facilities.
• Coordinate activities with consultants, EPCs, OEMs, and project teams.
• Evaluate submittals, vendor docs, specs, and equipment ratings.
• Support BESS design reviews, sizing, and integration efforts.
• Prepare RFIs, technical exhibits, reports, and permits.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input throughout development and execution.
• Support FAT, site inspections, commissioning, and energization planning.
• Ensure deliverables meet safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Power systems

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

EIT/FE preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer Power Infrastructure & Utility SystemsPosition Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing owner and operator of electric infrastructure supporting large industrial, commercial, and mission-critical loads, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support the development and execution of large-scale power delivery and generation projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex electrical infrastructure programs, including medium-voltage distribution systems, power generation assets, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and grid-resiliency initiatives serving expanding load growth. The engineer will partner closely with internal stakeholders, Owner's Engineers, EPC firms, OEMs, and equipment vendors to support projects from concept development through commissioning and energization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a long-term career with an organization focused on the modernization and expansion of critical utility-grade power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and support electrical design packages, one-line diagrams, specifications, and construction deliverables.
• Provide engineering support for medium-voltage distribution and collector systems, including 13.8kV and 34.5kV applications.
• Review switchgear, transformers, grounding systems, cable installations, protection schemes, and relay coordination requirements.
• Support power system studies including short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, harmonics, and system reliability analyses.
• Assist with the integration of generation resources, energy storage systems, and utility interconnection facilities.
• Coordinate technical activities between engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, and internal project teams.
• Evaluate equipment submittals, vendor documentation, technical specifications, and electrical equipment ratings.
• Support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design reviews, sizing evaluations, and system integration efforts.
• Prepare and review RFIs, technical exhibits, engineering reports, and permitting documentation.
• Participate in design review meetings and provide technical input throughout project development and execution.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site inspections, commissioning activities, and energization planning.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, reliability, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Power Systems concentration preferred.
• 2-5 years of electrical engineering experience supporting utility, power generation, transmission, distribution, industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems and utility-grade equipment.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, protective relaying, distribution systems, and power delivery infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or similar power system analysis software preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
• EIT/FE certification preferred.
• Experience supporting BESS, substations, generation facilities, utility systems, microgrids, or large industrial power projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel approximately 15-25% for project meetings, testing activities, and site visits.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience supporting electric utilities, transmission and distribution programs, power generation assets, independent power producers, large industrial facilities, utility cooperatives, municipal utilities, or power-focused EPC firms are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on high-profile power infrastructure projects supporting significant load growth and grid expansion.
• Gain exposure to utility-scale distribution, substations, generation, and energy storage technologies.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers, contractors, and technical experts.
• Long-term career growth with an organization investing heavily in critical energy infrastructure.
• Opportunity to influence projects from initial design through commissioning and operation.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX.

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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