Electrical Substation Engineer

Actalent; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Expert Electrical Design Engineer for Cedar Park, TX contract-to-hire. You will review project scope, create 2D CAD drawings, perform load calculations, and design medium voltage service and distribution equipment for data centers and industrial power systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with mechanical and civil teams, stamp final drawings, and support construction meetings while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree and 5+ years design experience in electric utility, generation, substation, or distribution projects.
• Power and Controls experience including metering systems.
• Create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting, and grounding designs.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing calculations.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop electrical design drawings for labs and facilities.
• Prepare 2D CAD drawings and update T Sheets for power metering.
• Design medium voltage service and distribution equipment.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with mechanical, civil teams.
• Stamp final construction drawings and attend construction meetings.

Skills

Substation

Substation design

PE

Power systems design

Low voltage equipment

Power distribution

Power system modeling software

AutoCAD

SKM

Data center

Industrial power distribution systems

Commissioning

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

Power system modeling software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review the purpose of this position to provide the essential technical knowledge and perform the work listed within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.
• Promote competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.
• Perform electrical load calculations to identify capacity of existing infrastructure.
• Work on design drawings as detailed below for various projects and perform 3D layout/model to support the Design Area Lead or Lead/Director of Engineering.
• Design of standby systems (generator and/or UPS and battery systems).
• Design of pad mounted transformers.
• Design of 480V switchgear.
• Design of 480V distribution equipment.
• Design of N+1 redundant PDU systems.
• Design of electrical systems including above-ground conduit systems with possibility of some underground installation for outdoor equipment.
• Design of underground cable bus system for main feeders.
• Design that includes the support of cooling equipment as specified by others as required.
• Design of rack electrical distribution or additional capacity to racks per customer requirements.
• Design of power to laboratory benches as specified by customers.
• Design metering system drawings.
• Design of lighting controls as required to meet current codes.
• Electrical design to include the support of chillers and electrical power to CRAH units.
• Design of medium voltage service.
• Prepare 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings.
• Prepare, maintain, or update T Sheets (Tabulation Sheets) to accurately map, track, and audit power metering drops across the laboratory infrastructure.
• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution.
• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures.
• Mentor Junior Design Engineer/CAD.
• Coordinate with other trades (i.e. mechanical, architectural, civil, etc.) performed by other consulting firms for the successful execution of the electrical design package.
• Lead project review and make recommendations on best practices.
• Stamp final construction drawings.
• Attend construction meetings to support the construction phase of the project.
• Provide assistance in the creation of engineering proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substation, Substation design, PE, power systems design, low voltage equipment, power distribution, power system modeling software, autocad, skm, data center, industrial power distribution systems, commissioning

Top Skills Details

Substation,Substation design,PE,power systems design,low voltage equipment,power distribution,power system modeling software,autocad,skm

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications:
Electrical Engineering degree.
5+ years of design engineering experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
Power and Controls experience including metering systems.
Create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting, and grounding designs.
Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing calculations.
Select and specify transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and relay protection systems.
Develop construction documents and 2D/3D models.

Additional Qualifications

Ability to travel locally, regionally, and overnight.
Ability to work flexible schedules including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Physically able to climb, crawl, stand, walk, and lift to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
Prefer OSHA 10 or 30, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49.04 - $79.33/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Park,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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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