Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer provides electrical expertise to the design team and acts as the primary point of contact for electrical related project issues.

Daily tasks require the ability to apply electrical theory and practical knowledge in the lifecycle of projects, including the ability to:

• Perform electrical calculations (size breakers, fuses, starters, transformers, conductors, raceway and calculate total loads, heat loss, voltage drop)
• Keep engineering deliverables on time, every time and within budget
• Read and interpret customer job specifications
• Design electrical systems, select components and complete a BOM
• Review and approve design packages
• Prepare submittals to shop and customer
• Direct designers in completing wiring diagrams
• Develop ITP and assist in customer FAT
• Interpret redlines to develop As-Built drawings

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in design of power systems, lighting systems, UPS systems, grounding systems, and utility systems
• Ability to test or assist in testing of MV, LV gear and control systems is required to validate the performance of electrical equipment
• Basic computer skills using AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office products
• Able to apply NEC, UL, ANSI, TDLR and other codes as it applies to the day-to-day activity
• Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple application problems independently with minimum supervision
• Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and modify drawings
• Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong background in technical writing preferred