Jobs · Engineering · Texas

Electrical Engineer

Actalent · Carrollton, TX · Yesterday
HybridEngineering$50–$75/hrContract

Responsibilities

  • Design low and medium voltage power distribution systems in compliance with local municipal and public utility building codes.
  • Develop protective relay schemes, including relay scenarios and settings, to ensure proper system protection and coordination.
  • Design DC control power systems for medium voltage equipment and installations.
  • Create grounding system designs and perform site analysis to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
  • Design lighting systems for outdoor and interior spaces, balancing performance, efficiency, and code compliance.
  • Develop arc flash hazard assessment models to define hazard boundaries, short circuit ratings, and overcurrent protection coordination.
  • Conduct generator studies and sizing, including controls, loading analysis, and system integration.
  • Collaborate with civil and site designers on underground and overhead distribution equipment design to ensure fully integrated solutions.
  • Create three-line drawings for power distribution systems to clearly document system configuration and protection.
  • Perform load calculations and select cables based on application, design standards, and project requirements.
  • Observe, assess, and document site installation systems and testing activities to verify compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  • Prepare written progress reports and present them to project managers and clients in a clear and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors on new construction and renovation projects to ensure cohesive design solutions.
  • Review electrical design specifications and drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
  • Design low voltage electrical distribution systems, including switchboards, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, transformers, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs).
  • Review construction cost estimates and budgets related to electrical systems and provide technical input as needed.
  • Manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with internal teams and clients by delivering high-quality engineering solutions and demonstrating strong technical expertise.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience working on low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
  • Strong in electrical engineering and electrical design for power systems and power distribution.
  • Experience in medium voltage power design, including load flow analysis and development of electrical engineering drawings.
  • Arc flash experience.
  • Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as ETAP and SKM, or similar platforms for modeling and studies.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and related design tools for preparing electrical drawings.

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