Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their product development team focused on designing and manufacturing power distribution equipment for commercial and industrial applications. This role will support the full product lifecycle, including design, analysis, testing, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement of switchgear, low-voltage switchboards, power distribution units, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical equipment, including switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, and control panels.

• Create electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, bills of materials, and equipment layouts.

• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams to support product development and production.

• Perform power system analysis to ensure performance, safety, and compliance requirements are met.

• Support testing, certification, quality assurance, and issue resolution efforts.

• Work with customers and internal stakeholders to define technical requirements and provide engineering support.

• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with UL, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 3+ years of experience in electrical equipment or power distribution design.

• Experience with switchgear, switchboards, control panels, or similar electrical products.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD; AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and industry standards.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with UL891, UL1558, UL67, and UL508A standards.

• Experience with arc flash mitigation, thermal management, PLC/SCADA integration, and energy-efficient product design.

• Exposure to manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles.

Work Environment

• Onsite position with flexible start times between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

• Potential for a hybrid schedule after approximately six months based on performance and business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K 401K match PTO Holiday pay Quarterly company performance bonuses

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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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.