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Electrical Engineer- Entry Level

Actalent
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

We are seeking a Entry Level Electrical Engineers to join our client in Houston. Under the supervision of a technical lead, you will support various activities related to the design and construction of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems. These systems operate from 4kV through 138kV and are primarily associated with programmatic work such as overloaded transformers, inspection, and maintenance. You will ensure compliance with safety requirements and design quality expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design and construction work packages for electrical distribution systems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements and design expectations.
  • Travel to sites for inspections and perform engineering design work.
  • Perform engineering calculations, including structural analysis and voltage drop calculations.
  • Develop permitting documents for different Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
  • Provide engineering support during construction and conduct post-construction reviews.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of outages and apply engineering principles for mitigation.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/or Civil Engineering
  • 0-1 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, distribution design, power distribution, engineering, GIS, and utility design is preferred
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 $29.00 - $30.00/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 Dec 30, 2025.

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 : $29 - $30

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