Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer

About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be working with a team to design custom (low & medium voltage) switchgear & control solutions to meet clients’ technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence
• Research & create Bill of Material
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
• Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings, and As-builts
• Complete project design to match customer specifications
• Ensure design complies with applicable codes: NFPA, NEC, and UL (UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage & UL508A)
• Coordinate with production, testing, and field service to make design decisions at each stage of the project
• Coordinate with programmers for hardware selection and integration
• Research and learn about new applicable technologies for projects
• Establish and document standard design processes
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and test
• Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant experience in power generation is preferred
• Experience creating drawings, models, and assemblies using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, or Eplan
• Understand and read engineering drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code and UL
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid organization and planning skills; must be able to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Grid interconnect requirements experience
• Knowledge of PV, wind, or other distributed energy generation and storage
• Hands-on experience working with engineering lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators
• Analog circuit design and Magnetic component design / specification
• Familiarity with third-party certification and testing (e.g., NRTL, environmental)
• Project management experience

Position Demands

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls. Regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above shoulders. Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Involves frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Office area; Manufacturing shop environment.
• Work Hazards: Manufacturing Environment Hazards, Noise Exposure, Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards, Ergonomic Hazards, Travel Hazards, Eye Hazards.
• Travel as needed.