Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on the design and analysis of low and medium voltage power distribution systems for a variety of facilities and projects. You will apply your electrical engineering expertise to develop safe, reliable, and code-compliant designs while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. The position involves primarily office-based engineering work with limited site visits, typically about one week onsite every two to three months, and includes working under the guidance of discipline group professional engineers (DG PEs).

Responsibilities

• Design 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.
• Design substation yard layouts and specify medium voltage equipment to meet project and code requirements.
• 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.
• Perform duct bank modeling and heating analysis to ensure proper cable thermal performance and reliability.
• Conduct generator studies and sizing, including controls, loading analysis, and system integration.
• Coordinate 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.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience working on 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.

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

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.