The Preproduction/Electrical Engineer collaborates closely with project leadership and estimating teams to convert construction information into accurate, buildable production documents and solutions. This role designs and develops value-added technical pricing and electrical design solutions from initial concept through completion of detailed drawings, while also guiding and mentoring team members to support their professional growth and ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project managers, preproduction leadership, and estimating teams to prioritize project needs and translate construction information into the production process.
Assist with project and preproduction estimates and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project scope.
Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractor partners, and clients to support integrated project delivery.
Lead the front end of multiple projects, setting goals, managing priorities, and driving progress through the full project lifecycle.
Participate in conceptual design efforts, working with internal and external teams to develop project concepts, documentation, and solutions that meet project requirements.
Develop and refine value-added technical pricing and design solutions for electrical systems from concept through detailed drawings.
Review and maintain engineering and manufacturing drawings and models to ensure alignment with production capabilities and project requirements.
Use CAD tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Inventor to create, modify, and review electrical designs, schematics, and layouts.
Support construction management and project engineering activities, including RFIs, change orders, and coordination with field and manufacturing teams.
Ensure electrical system designs comply with applicable standards, project specifications, and operational requirements.
Collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to support electrical assembly, facilities, and preproduction planning.
Represent the organization professionally to internal stakeholders, clients, and partners, maintaining strong communication and relationships.
Provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to direct reports and team members, fostering their development and ensuring successful performance.
Support continuous improvement in preproduction processes, design review practices, and project execution.
Travel 15-25% of the time as needed to support project sites, client meetings, and coordination activities.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years of experience in electrical project engineering and project management, including running multiple projects through the full project lifecycle.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
Strong background in electrical engineering, electrical design, and electrical systems.
Hands-on experience with project engineering activities such as RFIs, change orders, and coordination with construction and manufacturing teams.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Inventor.
Experience in facilities maintenance or facilities management within an engineering or construction environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a preproduction or construction setting.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with leadership, clients, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Proven leadership, supervision, and team management capabilities.
Experience with operations management and manufacturing or assembly environments.
Ability to conduct thorough design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Solid understanding of construction management and preconstruction processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a manufacturing assembly or OEM-style production environment.
background in electrical assembly and coordination between engineering and production teams.
Familiarity with estimating tools and processes, including support for preproduction estimates and proposals.
Experience with value engineering and developing cost-effective technical solutions.
Strong leadership communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
Ability to represent the organization professionally to internal and external customers.
Experience in operations management within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing @context.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving offerings and services.
Work Environment
This role supports a modern preproduction and manufacturing facility with a strong focus on electrical engineering and OEM-style solutions. The position operates primarily during typical business hours, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work outside these hours as needed to meet business and project demands. The work involves regular use of engineering and CAD software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Inventor, along with collaboration tools and standard office and production technologies. The environment blends office-based engineering work with close interaction with production and manufacturing teams in a facility setting. Travel of approximately 15-25% is expected to support projects and client needs. The team culture is energetic and collaborative, with a strong "work hard/play hard" mentality and an emphasis on professional growth, performance-based advancement, and comprehensive benefits, including paid overtime, bonuses, and negotiable paid time off.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of El Paso, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $83200.00 - $104000.00/yr.
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 fully onsite position in El Paso,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.
