Electrical Design Engineer

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high quality work, value‑add solutions, skill development, and career growth.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity and collaboration are a few things you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace then we would like to get to know you better.

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options; plus a flexible work schedule.

$85,000 – $100,000 annually, DOE

Applied Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on AC electrical system product design for power distribution equipment, including switch gear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, industry certifications, and strong collaboration skills to deliver innovative solutions that meet rigorous safety and compliance standards.

As an Electrical Systems Design Engineer, you will design and validate AC electrical systems, creating schematics, layouts, and technical documentation to support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requirements. You will specify safe and effective prototype testing practices, select and validate electrical components based on NEC, UL, and other industry standards, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet performance, compliance, and operational goals, while working collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (required)
• 4+ years of professional experience in electrical design engineering
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, EPlan, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and compliance requirements
• Experience designing to electrical specifications for power distribution equipment (switch gear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, generators)
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation and specify safe testing practices
• NFPA 70E Certification and experience with UL891, UL1558, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, and related standards strongly preferred

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Please consider joining Applied’s team of talented employees!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.