Jr Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer in Cedar Park, TX. The role focuses on planning, designing, and documenting electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities, under senior designers.

Responsibilities include creating 2D CAD drawings, performing load flow and short-circuit calculations, and ensuring compliance with NEC and project standards. Onsite, contract-to-hire with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years design experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution.
• Hands-on power and controls design in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in creating electrical schematics, grid layouts, power distribution, lighting, and grounding designs.
• Ability to perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing calculations.
• Experience selecting transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and relay protection systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D drafting.
• Experience reviewing drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical design work under guidance from senior designers.
• Prepare 2D CAD drawings of moderate complexity for electrical systems.
• Review drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies with the project team.
• Adhere to NEC and internal department practices and procedures.
• Create schematics, grid layouts, power distribution, lighting, and grounding designs.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit sizing calculations.
• Develop construction documents and 2D/3D models to support delivery.
• Assist in preparing responses to RFIs and customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible designs.

Skills

NEC familiarity

Power systems design

2D CAD drafting

Load flow calculations

Short-circuit analysis

Voltage drop calculations

Conduit sizing

Transformer and MCC selection

Relay protection systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Title: Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Junior Electrical Design Engineer supports the planning, design, and documentation of electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. Working under the guidance of senior designers, this role focuses on preparing detailed CAD drawings, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring designs comply with project requirements, industry codes, and standards. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of power and controls projects while developing technical expertise in modern electrical design tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate under the direction and mentorship of senior designers to deliver high-quality electrical design work.
• Prepare 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings of moderate complexity for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical electrical systems.
• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of basic to moderate complexity within the electrical discipline and from other disciplines to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Identify discrepancies in drawings and documentation and actively work to resolve them in coordination with the project team.
• Adhere to applicable industry codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as internal department practices and procedures.
• Create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting layouts, and grounding system designs.
• Perform engineering calculations such as load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing to support design decisions.
• Select and specify transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and relay protection systems appropriate for project requirements.
• Develop construction documents and 2D/3D models to support project delivery and coordination.
• Assist in preparing timely responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, constructible, and compliant designs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs.

Essential Skills

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the ability to apply it to electrical design work.
• 3+ years of design experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects, with all related backgrounds considered.
• Hands-on experience with power and controls design in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Ability to create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting designs, and grounding system layouts.
• Ability to perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing calculations.
• Ability to select and specify transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and relay protection systems.
• Proficiency in preparing 2D CAD drawings of moderate complexity using AutoCAD.
• Experience reviewing drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to adhering to industry codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support coordination with project teams and responses to RFIs and customer inquiries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience developing construction documents and 2D/3D models for electrical projects.
• Familiarity with power system analysis software such as SKM and ETAP.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facility projects.
• Ability to work effectively under the guidance of senior designers and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving design issues and discrepancies.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional engineering and design environment focused on commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. Work is primarily office-based, using tools such as AutoCAD for 2D drafting, SKM and ETAP for power system analysis, and Microsoft Office for documentation and communication. The position involves close collaboration with senior designers and multidisciplinary teams, with an emphasis on accuracy, compliance with industry codes and standards, and timely delivery of project deliverables. The environment supports professional growth through exposure to a variety of power and controls projects and the use of modern electrical design technologies.

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 $40.00 - $55.00/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).

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.

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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