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Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026

Description

We are seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to head large project work on our team. the organization is a leading provider and servicer of oilfield equipment such as power generation, fracturing equipment, coiled tubing, nitrogen and gas compression, as well as other large custom manufactured equipment.

This individual will need to be an expert in turbine and turbine engine electrical design.

Day to day:

- Power lines system and Switchgear

- Medium voltage 13.8 KV

- Electrical load studies

- Generator , Turbine, and Power System design

- Communications software knowledge

- PLC knowledge - modifying and controls designs and PLC control, they can operate in any (allen bradley) but they use their own controller

- NEC and IEC codes and standards as well as UL and HAZ codes

- Developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design drawings and BOM to meet regulatory and safety guidelines.

- Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications and on time.

-Conducting research, performing diagnostics, and troubleshooting equipment and systems.

- Designing and building prototypes as part of development process as required.

Skills

turbine, turbine engine, turbine engine components, electrical engineering, Electrical design, Autocad, distribution, power generation, protective relay, manufacturing

Top Skills Details

turbine,turbine engine,turbine engine components,electrical engineering,Electrical design,Autocad,distribution,power generation,protective relay,manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS degree in Electrical Engineering* (or related field)

10 Years of Power Generation and Distribution Design

Experience with power generation relay design and protection element schemes

Exp with Medium and Low voltage

Exp with CAD / Solidworks/ ETAP

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $84.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $76 - $84

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