Electrical Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will drive collaboration, technical alignment, and application review for customer projects that utilize advanced electric technologies. You will play a key role in delivering and commissioning next‑generation Low and Medium Voltage (LV/MV) power system solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce emissions, lower costs, and optimize well productivity across challenging oil and gas applications.

This is a high‑visibility position requiring strong communication, cross‑functional influence, and technical leadership. You will work closely with Technology teams, business leaders, customers, and suppliers to translate operational needs into high‑performance electrical power system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of collaboration across LV/MV power system engineering teams to ensure state‑of‑the‑art technology is incorporated into customer‑focused solutions.
• Partner proactively with design, maintenance, and operations personnel to ensure safe, reliable deployment of high‑performance electrical systems that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Engage closely with suppliers to ensure component and subsystem quality, reliability, and performance standards are met.

• Develop technical specifications, procedures, installation guidelines, and testing documentation. Strong written communication skills are essential.
• Use a variety of engineering, enterprise, and productivity tools, including Product Data Management systems, SAP, internal application tools, ETAP/SKM, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office products.

• Participate in hands‑on equipment and system interaction, including lab testing, full‑scale testing, and field validation.
• Travel 10–15% of the time to active well sites, customer offices, vendor facilities, Halliburton locations, and industry events. Travel for deployment or commissioning may occasionally include weekends and holidays.

Required Skills

• Electrical system design
• Low and medium voltage electrical systems
• ETAP (or SKM)
• AutoCAD
• Voltage distribution
• Hands‑on testing and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum) with 5+ years of electrical power systems experience; Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting customers in the application, selection, and deployment of mobile electrical gear and power system solutions.
• Proficiency with electrical analysis tools such as SKM or ETAP.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems including microgrids, utility interfaces, natural gas generators/turbines, MV switchgear, transformers, MCCs, AC motors, and protection systems for mobile or industrial applications.
• Background in MV power generation and/or distribution within oil & gas applications preferred.
• Experience in large‑scale industrial environments such as chemical, pharmaceutical, refining, or similar process industries.
• Understanding of commissioning practices for LV/MV power systems (utility‑powered, microgrid, and mobile generation), along with demonstrated troubleshooting skills.

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

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $100.00/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 fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.