Electrical Designer
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Electrical Design Engineer
Develop complete electrical design packages including power distribution one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, I/O wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and field device wiring details using AutoCAD Electrical.
Design control panel layouts and enclosure configurations in compliance with UL 508A, NEC (NFPA 70), and NFPA 79.
Produce accurate, thoroughly self-verified schematics and panel drawings for use by fabricators and field installation teams.
Create and maintain drawing numbering, revision control, and project drawing registers.
Size and select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, circuit protection devices, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and other field devices.
Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and field instrumentation.
Coordinate with purchasing on component procurement, substitutions, and lead time constraints.
Evaluate vendor submittals and approve alternate components against design specifications.
Develop complete panel layouts including din rail arrangements, wire duct routing, terminal block assignments, and enclosure sizing.
Produce UL 508A-compliant panel design packages suitable for third-party fabrication.
Define cable and conduit schedules, field device junction box layouts, and interconnect wiring drawings.
Design industrial network architectures including Ether Net/IP topologies, DLR ring configurations, and managed switch layouts.
Produce network topology diagrams and device addressing documentation.
Essential
Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating detailed electrical design packages.
- In-depth knowledge of UL 508A, NEC (NFPA 70), and NFPA 79 standards.
- Experience with component selection and BOM development.
- Ability to design and document industrial network architectures.
- Strong project support and documentation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
Job Type &
Location:
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Flemington, NJ.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Flemington, NJ.
Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.
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