Entrylevel Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Orlando, FL

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer II

Job Description

This position entails leading the design of electrical power distribution and signal networks for auxiliary equipment in Gas Turbine projects, focusing primarily on low-voltage systems (600V and below). The role involves creating and implementing designs with equipment such as MCCs, LV Transformers, DC Systems, and Batteries.

Responsibilities

• Develop single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical load lists, motor lists, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and cable schedules.
• Create power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit/cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.
• Perform calculations and sizing for equipment, cables, conduits, and illumination levels, while maintaining BOMs and other design duties.
• Develop and review electrical, control, and instrumentation wiring diagrams and cable lists using SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) or SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
• Prepare purchase specifications for electrical equipment and select vendors for constructing electrical packages.
• Generate electrical drawing packages to document logic, point-to-point wiring, and system interaction.
• Interpret and design according to code requirements from relevant authorities and investigate applicable electrical codes for projects.
• Regularly meet with vendors to ensure technical and schedule requirements are met.
• Interpret and integrate design requirements from the parent company and respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Utilize SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), and SmartPlant 3D (S3D) for designing electrical power and control systems.
• Possess knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design for industrial facilities, with a preference for experience working with Generators in Gas or Steam Turbines.
• Comply with safety policies and report unsafe activities.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and manage various assignments to meet schedule deadlines.
• Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identify potential risks to product quality.
• Develop schedules, coordinate, and manage design projects of all sizes with minimal supervision.
• Simplify product designs for improved manufacturability and cost reduction without compromising quality and function.
• Assist Sales, Marketing, and Development Engineering in enhancing existing and developing new product lines.
• Meet schedule requirements for project engineering deliverables and provide technical support during manufacturing and commissioning.
• Lead junior engineers and interns, supporting their development.
• Travel up to 10% is required.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of three years of technical and/or practical experience in industrial facility power distribution design (up to 600VAC and 220VDC).
• Strong familiarity with the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) is required.
• Experience with SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, and SmartPlant 3D is desired.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards such as NEMA, IEC, IEEE, ISA, ANSI, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, TUV, ISA, AGA, and others is desirable.
• Expertise in SmartPlant Electrical for report creation, symbol creation, and data maintenance is a plus.
• Past experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation and SmartSketch is advantageous.
• Minimum of two years of experience or significant expertise with SmartPlant 3D, particularly in electrical tray/conduit specifications and design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and lighting calculation software like DIALux or Visual is beneficial.

Work Environment

The position is based in the office in Lake Mary, FL, with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. The role offers a competitive benefits package including 17 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and a 100% match of the first 6% on retirement plans. There are three health plan options: HSA, EPO, and PPO, as well as dental, vision, and life insurance along with other optional benefits.

This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/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.

Competitive medical insurance 11 paid holidays PTO 401k match

This is a hybrid position in LAKE MARY,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

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