Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Controls Design Engineer with experience designing industrial control systems. This role is heavily focused on creating electrical drawings and control panel designs in AutoCAD Electrical, as well as supporting PLC/HMI programming, testing, and system startup.

What You'll Do

• Design electrical control panels, schematics, and power distribution systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create panel layouts, single-line diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Select electrical components and develop control system hardware designs.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS) based on customer requirements.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000) and FactoryTalk View HMIs.
• Test and verify hardware and software prior to shipment.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Work with sales teams and customers to define project requirements and develop solutions.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting at customer sites when needed.
• Manage project documentation, schedules, and technical reports.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of controls engineering or controls design experience.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience designing industrial control panels and electrical systems.
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience (RSLogix 5000).
• HMI development experience, preferably with FactoryTalk View.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system requirements.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for startup and commissioning activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Experience conducting FAT and SAT testing.
• Strong troubleshooting and system integration experience.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.

Key Highlights

• Approximately 90% of the role is electrical design work using AutoCAD Electrical .
• Hands-on involvement with both hardware design and PLC/HMI programming.
• Opportunity to support projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Direct interaction with customers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Background : Controls Engineer, Electrical Controls Designer, Automation Engineer, Controls Systems Engineer, or Electrical Design Engineer with AutoCAD Electrical and Allen-Bradley experience.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

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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