Sr Electrical Designer

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

Job summary

Actalent in Cedar Park, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to plan and develop electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. You will produce 2D CAD drawings, schematics, and load calculations while ensuring adherence to NEC and project requirements.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review vendor documents, and develop construction documents and 2D/3D models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution.
• Proficient in preparing 2D CAD drawings for electrical systems.
• Experience with NEC and relevant codes.
• Ability to develop construction documents and 2D/3D models for electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical design solutions under Senior designers.
• Prepare 2D CAD drawings of moderate complexity for facilities.
• Review drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with project team.
• Develop electrical schematics, grid layouts, power distribution, lighting, and grounding designs.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit sizing calculations.

Skills

NEC compliance

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Microsoft Office

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 detailed electrical designs, drawings, and calculations while adhering to industry codes and standards. The position works under the direction of Senior designers and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and constructible design packages.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Senior designers to deliver high-quality electrical design solutions that meet project requirements and client expectations.
• Prepare 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of moderate complexity for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.
• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of basic to moderate complexity within the electrical discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify discrepancies in drawings and documentation and actively seek resolution in coordination with project team members.
• Create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting layouts, and grounding designs.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, arc flash, and conduit/cable sizing calculations to support safe and reliable system design.
• Select and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and relay protection systems.
• Develop construction documents and 2D/3D models to clearly communicate design intent to project stakeholders and construction teams.
• Assist in preparing timely responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and customer inquiries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adhere to applicable industry codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as internal department practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated and integrated project deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and department objectives.

Essential Skills

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the ability to apply relevant codes and standards to electrical design.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects, or similar relevant backgrounds.
• Proficiency in preparing 2D CAD drawings of moderate complexity.
• Ability to create electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, power distribution systems, lighting layouts, 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.
• Experience developing construction documents and 2D/3D models for electrical projects.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.
• Working knowledge of SKM and/or ETAP for power system analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Effective communication skills to respond to RFIs and customer inquiries in a clear and timely manner.
• Ability to follow established department practices and procedures and work collaboratively under the guidance of Senior designers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with power and controls design in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Background in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, or distribution projects is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving design discrepancies.
• Comfort working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with other engineering disciplines.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional design and engineering environment focused on commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. Work is primarily office-based, using tools such as AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Microsoft Office to produce drawings, calculations, and documentation. The position involves regular collaboration with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders, as well as review of vendor documentation and project deliverables. The work typically follows standard business hours, with additional effort as needed to meet project milestones and respond to time-sensitive RFIs and client inquiries. Dress is generally business casual, appropriate for a professional engineering office setting.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 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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