Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Florida, 13500 NW County Rd 235, Alachua, FL 32615, USA

About RFA Engineering () is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering clients timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

Position:
Senior Electrical Engineer

This Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and support of high voltage electrical systems used in heavy equipment and industrial applications. The engineer ensures systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with all applicable standards. They will lead design efforts, support testing and troubleshooting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality electrical solutions.

• Design and document high voltage electrical systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection layouts.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials and design documentation for electrical components.
• Oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of motors, transformers, switch gear, and control panels.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical system issues to improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage projects from concept through completion, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure proper system integration.
• Provide technical guidance and support for commissioning and field troubleshooting activities.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in high voltage system design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in high voltage electrical system design for heavy equipment or industrial systems.
• Proficiency with power distribution, grounding, and protection design.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, CANbus, and control systems.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as Teamcenter, NX, and Medusa.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, UL, ISO).

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear and effective communication across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptable to both office and field environments.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $90,000–$140,000 – Commensurate with experience

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off‑highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem‑solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, a branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tela Doc:
  Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Supplemental Short‑Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

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