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.