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Actalent Electrical Engineer in McAllen, Texas

Job Title: Entry Level EE (P&C)

Utility Experience required

Job Description

Open to entry-level Electrical Engineers with industry experience in utilities, power distribution, substations, or transmission. Any sort of internship or electrician work is a must. You will develop plans, specifications, evaluations, design standards, and perform engineering studies associated with the design, operation, and maintenance of transmission systems. Specialize in developing maintenance and testing plans for transmission equipment or systems. Perform project management and engineering functions on special projects to maintain compliance and/or continued operation and maintenance of transmission facilities. Collaborate with peers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve practical problems in support of transmission design, maintenance processes, and compliance programs. You may be assigned to areas of compliance with various Reliability standards including but not limited to CIP, COM, EOP, FAC, IRO, PRC, or Texas Infrastructure and Reliability regulations (16 TAC §25). You may develop training for transmission personnel, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, or other industry best practices and standards. Ensure record keeping and retention meets regulatory, internal, and other requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from ABET accredited curriculum

  • 1 - 5 years industry specific experience

  • EIT/FE (Certificate of Engineer in Training or Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) Required

Soft Skills

  • Committed to safe work practices in every aspect of the job

  • Committed to compliance with all applicable NERC, ERCOT, TRE, Texas PUC reliability standards, operating rules, and regulations

  • Commitment to developing and maintaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce

  • Conduct must support core values: Respect for the Individual, Humility, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity

  • Comply with Utilities Code of Business Conduct

  • Pass Personnel Risk Assessment before hire and every seven years thereafter

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 1 Year(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in McAllen, Texas.

Work Environment

Works in outdoor and office conditions. May be required to provide technical support for field technicians related to maintenance and restoration activities. May supervise maintenance and construction projects. Will be required to support the location.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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