Sr Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Cedar Park, TX for a contract-to-hire role. You will plan and design electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities, producing 2D/3D construction documents and performing system studies using AutoCAD, SKM, and ETAP.

Responsibilities include coordinating with disciplines, reviewing vendor documentation, and ensuring code compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical design experience in utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to create electrical schematics, grid plans, power distribution, lighting and grounding designs.
• Ability to perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit sizing calculations.
• Ability to select and specify transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and relay protection systems.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design electrical infrastructure for facilities as per client requirements.
• Work under direction of Senior designers to complete design tasks on schedule.
• Prepare 2D CAD drawings of moderate complexity for electrical systems and layouts.
• Review drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines by reviewing drawings and documents and resolving discrepancies.
• Create electrical schematics, grid layouts, power distribution, lighting, and grounding designs.
• Perform electrical system studies and calculations (load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, conduit sizing).
• Select and specify electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, relay protection).
• Develop construction documents and contribute to 2D/3D models.
• Assist in preparing RFIs and customer inquiries responses.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

2D CAD

Schematic design

Load flow analysis

Transformer knowledge

MS Office

Code compliance

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Designer Job Description The Senior Electrical Designer supports the planning and design of electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. This role focuses on developing high-quality electrical designs, drawings, and calculations while adhering to industry codes and standards. The engineer collaborates with project teams, uses advanced design software, and ensures that all deliverables meet project requirements and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and design of electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities based on client requirements.
• Work under the direction of Senior designers to apply technical knowledge and complete assigned design tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of moderate complexity for electrical systems and layouts.
• Review electrical drawings and vendor equipment documentation of basic to moderate complexity for compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines by reviewing their drawings and documents, identifying discrepancies, and actively pursuing resolution.
• Create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting layouts, and grounding designs.
• Perform electrical system studies and calculations, including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing calculations.
• Select and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and relay protection systems.
• Develop complete construction documents and contribute to 2D and 3D models for electrical designs.
• Assist in preparing timely responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and customer inquiries.
• Ensure that all designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and internal department practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of electrical design experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects (all relevant backgrounds considered).
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting, and grounding designs.
• 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.
• Experience reviewing drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Ability to develop construction documents and contribute to 2D/3D models.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with SKM and/or ETAP for electrical system analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, and department practices and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Power and controls experience.
• Experience supporting electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving design and documentation discrepancies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, code-compliant designs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with project teams and responding to RFIs and customer inquiries.
• Ability to work under direction while taking ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables.

Work Environment The Senior Electrical Designer works in a professional engineering environment focused on commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. The role involves extensive use of design and analysis software, including AutoCAD for drafting, SKM and ETAP for electrical system studies, and Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and communication. Work is primarily office-based, collaborating with Senior designers and multidisciplinary project teams to produce construction documents and models. The position emphasizes adherence to industry codes, standards, and internal procedures, with a structured yet collaborative atmosphere that supports technical growth and high-quality project delivery.

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 $45.00 - $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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 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.

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