Autocad Designer

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to join a Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) team. This role involves the use of AutoCAD Electrical in a live project environment to develop complete and coordinated design packages. The successful candidate will support review efforts and enhance drawing quality and standards within the team. The candidate will be the go-to resource for AutoCAD Electrical, guiding best practices, identifying issues, and improving drawing quality. Professionals from utilities, oil & gas, and industrial environments are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in electrical control systems and panel design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify substation P&C drawings, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and one-line diagrams.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical automation features, such as wire numbering, tagging, and BOMs.
• Produce fully coordinated drawing packages for engineering review and construction.
• Perform self QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure drawings are properly linked and consistent across full design packages.
• Support review efforts by identifying errors, gaps, and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues and improve quality.
• Support control system design, including panel layouts, I/O connections, and integrations.

• 1–5 years of AutoCAD Electrical experience (up to 7 years).
• Experience on live projects.
• Proficiency in producing schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD Electrical automation features.
• Ability to perform QA/QC and ensure drawing coordination.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Utility experience, especially with AEP.
• Substation Protection & Controls experience.
• Background in oil & gas or industrial controls.
• Experience in EPC/project-based environments.
• Exposure to PLC-based systems (I/O wiring, schematics, panel design—not programming).
• Ownership mindset for end-to-end drawing management.
• Deep understanding of full P&C design packages.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Office hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. There is very minimal travel involved. The position offers 30 work-from-home days annually. Upon going direct, there are excellent benefits available, along with a consistent workload.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $33 - $38