Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Actalent • Arlington, TX • 2h ago

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 2+ Years of Experience

We're seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer to support industrial automation projects from concept through startup. This role combines electrical design, control panel design, PLC programming, and commissioning, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects throughout the full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical control systems, schematics, and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.

Develop BOMs, select hardware, and create technical documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS).

Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, primarily within Allen-Bradley environments.

Support panel testing, FAT/SAT activities, startup, and commissioning.

Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and project stakeholders to deliver automation solutions.

Qualifications

Experience with industrial controls design and implementation.

Strong AutoCAD Electrical (or Autocad) and control panel design experience.

PLC programming experience, preferably Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000.

HMI development experience, ideally FactoryTalk View.

Ability to support startup and commissioning activities with occasional travel.

If interested, apply!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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