Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Design Engineer

Location:

Louisville KY
Duration:
Long Term

Job Description
The Electrical Design Engineer will direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for the design, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects. The role involves reading and understanding written specifications, contract drawings, and developing a complete design within electrical design standards and project quotations. The engineer will analyze engineering schematics, specifications, and related data to determine design factors, ensuring all designs comply with engineering specs, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
Responsibilities
Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts, motor, control, I/O schematics, and bill of materials.
Provide project support to field engineers, project managers, purchasing, and panel fabricators.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Use computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
Communicate task completion status with the project team.
Design and develop detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels, and industrial network architectures.
Interface extensively with customers, providing support for installation, commissioning, and design modifications.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical.
Experience in controls engineering, HMI, and controls design.
Skilled in designing electrical circuits/systems, schematics, and panel layouts.
Familiarity with PLC programming.
Knowledge of electrical safety standards such as UL508A, NEC, and NFPA.
Strong understanding of electrical equipment and local building codes.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related area and/or at least 5 years of experience in the field.
Extensive knowledge of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures as related to design