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Actalent Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation in Orlando, Florida
Job Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Job Description:
This position involves leading and designing the electrical power distribution and signal network for Gas Turbine projects. The primary focus is on low-voltage systems (600V and below), including 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, cable schedules, and termination schedules.
Create power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit/cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.
Perform equipment sizing calculations, illumination level calculations, and maintain BOMs.
Develop and review electrical, control, and instrumentation wiring diagrams and cable lists using SmartPlant Electrical or SmartPlant Instrumentation.
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 applicable electrical codes.
Regularly meet with vendors to ensure all technical and schedule requirements are met.
Interpret and integrate design requirements from the parent company.
Respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel.
Utilize SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, and SmartPlant 3D for designing electrical power and control systems.
Possess working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design for industrial facilities.
Preferred experience with Generators for Gas or Steam Turbines is a plus.
Comply with all safety policies and report unsafe activities.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
Handle various assignments in a timely manner to meet scheduled deadlines.
Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying potential risks.
Develop schedules and manage project designs with minimal supervision.
Simplify product designs for improved manufacturability and cost reduction.
Assist Sales, Marketing, and Development Engineering with projects to enhance products.
Meet schedule requirements for project engineering deliverables.
Provide technical support during the manufacturing and commissioning of equipment.
Lead junior engineers and interns, supporting their development.
Travel up to 10%.
Essential Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 12 years of technical experience in industrial facility power distribution design.
Experience in sizing and selecting equipment such as MCCs, Switchgear, and Transformers.
Strong familiarity with the National Electric Code NFPA 70.
Experience with SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, SmartPlant 3D, and AutoCAD.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards such as NEMA, IEC, IEEE, ISA, ANSI, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, and TUV.
Experience with lighting calculation software like DIALux or Visual.
Inclination towards computer programming languages is encouraged.
Experience with Revit 3D or comparable 3D electrical design tools is considered.
Work Environment:
The position is located in Lake Mary, FL, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Benefits include 17 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, health plans (HSA, EPO, PPO), dental, vision, life insurance, and other optional benefits.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $145000.00/yr.
Once Direct. 17 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time. 100% match of the first 6%. Three health plans: HSA, EPO, and PPO. Dental, vision, and life insurance are also offered, along with many other optional benefits.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Orlando,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.