Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of control panel solutions across diverse applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality control panels that meet client specifications and industry standards. Your initial focus will be on WET technologies, designing water treatment systems for a variety of industries. You will work with the sales and Application Engineering teams to design electrical systems.
Responsibilities
+ Design and develop control panel solutions for a wide range of industrial applications, adhering to client requirements and industry standards.
+ Generate accurate and comprehensive bills of materials (BOMs) based on design specifications, ensuring the availability and compatibility of all components.
+ Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings using industry-standard CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical) to depict the electrical connections and layout of control panels.
+ Perform relevant power calculations, including load analysis, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit calculations to ensure proper electrical design and safety.
+ Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients, to gather requirements, share progress, and address design challenges.
+ Participate in design reviews to ensure that designs align with project goals, specifications, and industry best practices.
+ Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to continuously improve design processes and ensure compliance.
+ Contribute to the optimization of control panel designs, focusing on factors such as cost-efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
+ Support the procurement team by providing technical guidance on component selection and vendor relationships.
+ Provide technical assistance during the manufacturing and assembly phases, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring the accurate implementation of designs.
+ Perform designs and engineering in accordance with job specifications and governing code bodies such as UL508a, UL67, UL891, NEC, and more.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Bachelor's degree may be substituted by an associate's degree in a related field and 2 years electrical design experience).
+ Proven experience (2+ years) in control panel design for various applications, for industrial systems.
+ Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent.
+ Strong understanding of electrical principles, power distribution, controls, and relevant calculations.
+ Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, UL) and regulations related to control panel design and electrical systems.
+ Experience creating electrical schematics.
+ Experience designing industrial control panels, electrical panels, and electrical wiring schematics.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ AutoCAD Electrical experience.
+ PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming experience.
+ Experience in electrical design of water treatment systems.
Work Environment
Office environment with no travel required. Opportunities to travel to a project site for a start-up are available but not required. Standard Monday to Friday daytime hours. Occasionally, you may need to spend time on the manufacturing floor collaborating with machine operators and assembly groups on projects.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00
Benefits Include:• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage• Employer-paid Teladoc• 401K with matching• Paid holidays• Paid Time Off; up to 120 hours• Company-wide performance bonus (in 2023, all employees received a 10% bonus!)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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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