Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Electrical Systems Design Engineer Company Overview

Applied Engineering, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and technology consulting company that focuses on high‑quality work, skill development, and career growth. Our culture values innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary, 401(k) plan, flexible work schedule, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other insurance options.

$85,000 – $100,000 annually, DOE

Applied Engineering seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer to design AC electrical system products for power distribution equipment such as switch gear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and generators. The role involves creating schematics, layouts and technical documentation to support manufacturing, testing, certification and customer requirements. Responsibilities include specifying safe prototype testing practices, selecting and validating components based on NEC, UL and other industry standards, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams, suppliers and stakeholders to meet performance, compliance and operational goals.

• 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, load banks, 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

• Competitive salary $85,000 – $100,000 (DOE)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other insurance options

• Flexible work schedule

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsored visas are not available.

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