• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Houston, TX)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    The Electrical Engineer will play a key role in designing and supporting electrical systems for gas turbine packages and EPC projects. This position involves collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant electrical designs.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist the engineering team to contribute to the design of various systems and components for gas turbine packages.

    + Assist in the development and review of electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment specifications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

    + With guidance, contribute to the creation of Engineering Specifications for equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, MCC’s, control cabinets/systems, auxiliary power, lighting, and safety systems.

    + Assist in the review of vendor submitted materials against Engineering Specifications and project requirements.

    + Support the selection of components for Bills of Material (BOMs) and work closely with procurement to source materials and components.

    + Participate in design reviews and provide input for continuous improvement of product and project designs.

    + Support manufacturing, testing, and field installation efforts by providing technical expertise and by troubleshooting issues.

    + Stay up to date with continuing education, industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in electrical engineering, incorporating relevant innovations into project designs.

    + Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management as required to meet the project goals and objectives.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + 1+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a design or manufacturing experience.

    + Knowledge in design principles, OHM law, circuit design, 3 phase power, equipment and cable sizing.

    + Experience in AutoCAD; AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Familiarity with engineering design processes and standards.

    + Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The candidate will be working in an office environment 90% of the time and 10% on the floor reviewing necessary specifications to electrical diagrams.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00/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 4, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.