Lead Electrical Designer

Job Title: Lead Electrical Designer / Lead Electrical Engineering Technician - Advanced Power GenerationJob Description

This role serves as a Lead Electrical Designer and Lead Electrical Engineering Technician within the Advanced Power Generation (APG) sector, working in the Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) group. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams in the power providers market to design and deliver complex power generation facilities and critical infrastructure. The position focuses on creating and modifying high‑quality 2D and 3D electrical design deliverables using industry‑standard digital tools, with an emphasis on duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems that support advanced power generation projects. Operating under minimal supervision, you will apply advanced electrical engineering design principles, ensure technical quality, and help drive innovative design solutions while maintaining project schedule and budget compliance.

Responsibilities

• Function in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role on advanced power generation projects.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex electrical design challenges within the power generation discipline.
• Contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions for advanced power generation facilities and related infrastructure.
• Utilize digital design tools and software, including CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling platforms, to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Develop and refine 2D and 3D electrical design drawings, including duct bank layouts, cable tray routing, grounding systems, and lighting systems for power generation projects.
• Use Bentley MicroStation and related Bentley tools to produce high‑quality engineering deliverables that meet project standards and client requirements.
• Support lighting design by performing accurate modeling and illumination calculations for APG facilities, using AGI32 when applicable.
• Ensure technical quality of all assigned work, including adherence to established design standards, codes, and project specifications.
• Monitor and maintain schedule adherence for assigned tasks, ensuring that design deliverables are completed on time.
• Manage and track design activities to support budget compliance, including efficient use of resources and alignment with project financial goals.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, and other stakeholders, to align design deliverables with overall project objectives.
• Collaborate across departments and teams to resolve design issues, incorporate feedback, and integrate discipline‑specific designs into overall project models.
• Supervise and guide engineering technicians and support staff, providing technical direction and oversight for conceptual and detailed design activities.
• Review and check the work of other technicians to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency in design outputs.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized procedures and best practices for digital design and documentation within the VDDS group.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design workflows, tools, and processes to enhance quality and efficiency on APG projects.

Essential Skills

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology.
• Power generation design industry experience.
• Typically a minimum of 15 years of related work experience in electrical design or a closely related field.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and practices as applied to power generation facilities.
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley design tools for creating and modifying 2D and 3D electrical design drawings.
• Experience with 3D modeling of electrical equipment and systems in a power generation context.
• Experience in duct bank design, including routing, configuration, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Experience in cable tray design, including layout, sizing, and integration with plant systems.
• Experience in grounding system design for power generation facilities.
• Experience in lighting design for industrial or power generation environments.
• Advanced knowledge of project budgets and schedules, including the ability to plan, track, and manage design work within established constraints.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality technical work.
• Strong coordination and communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and guide engineering technicians and support staff in conceptual and detailed design activities.
• Proficiency with digital design tools and software, including CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling platforms, following standardized procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology is preferred.
• Experience with AGI32 for lighting design, including accurate modeling and illumination calculations, is preferred but not required.
• Background in Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) or similar digital design environments.
• Experience supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects or other complex power providers market sector projects.
• Ability to contribute to the development of innovative engineering and design solutions for complex infrastructure.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a project‑driven environment.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model that combines in‑office and remote collaboration.

Work Environment

This role is based on site at one of several designated office locations and supports a hybrid work model. The position requires working in the office five days per week during the first 90 days to support onboarding, collaboration, and integration with the project team. After this initial period, the schedule transitions to a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days working remotely each week, provided the employee lives within commuting distance of the assigned office. You will work within a Virtual Design & Data Solutions environment that emphasizes the use of digital design tools and advanced technologies, including Bentley MicroStation, other Bentley applications, CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling platforms, to produce high‑quality 2D and 3D engineering deliverables. The work involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a professional office setting, focusing on advanced power generation projects and critical infrastructure. The environment supports structured processes, standardized design procedures, and project‑driven schedules, with a strong emphasis on technical quality, coordination, and adherence to project budgets and timelines.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 hybrid position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About Actalent

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