Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex design projects, ensure technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of engineers. In this role, you will take ownership of advanced electrical and control system designs from concept through fabrication, applying your deep expertise in industry codes and standards to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. You will collaborate cross-functionally with customers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to solve challenges, improve processes, and uphold our commitment to quality.

As a technical leader, you will play a critical role in shaping best practices, strengthening our design standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the engineering team.

• Check and review designs as required.
• Assist in maintaining Quality Assurance System.
• Interface with customers, colleagues and manufacturing to resolve issues and provide guidance
• Perform detailed Electrical / Mechanical designs for advanced projects.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Requires minimum direction from the Senior Engineer or Project Manager and works completely unsupervised.
• Superior knowledge of the NFPA 70 (NEC), UL508A and other standards.
• Approves drawings and drawing sets for release to fabrication and to the customer
• Train and mentor junior electrical design engineers on design techniques and best practices.

• Errors and issues in the manufacturing stage of project is minimized - verified through Fabrication feedback.
• Have documented evidence that the Quality Assurance System is being followed
• Complete advanced designs within the scope of supply and create fully functional and operating designs.
• Quality of checked designs are free of errors.
• Design to project requirements with little or no changes required to meet scope of work, specification, and internal documents.
• Project drawings will be drafted using standard AutoCAD principles and correct use of AutoCAD Electrical. Materials and Design must meet specified standards.
• Efficient use of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical based on content, scale, accuracy, speed and quality of designs - verified by hours billed vs. hours estimated.

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Electrical Design of Power and Control systems. Extensive knowledge of NFPA 70, UL508A, and IEC standards. Must be able to understand, interpret and design to meet required codes and standards.
• Minimum of 10 years experience using Auto Cad Electrical performing electrical design.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Technical Electrical School, Electrical Trade Apprentice Certificate, Journeyman License, Master Electrical License or other form of formal electrical training required.

• Must be able to understand, interpret and design to meet required codes and standards.
• Ability to do research and quickly learn on their own using the Internet and company resources.
• Management or Leadership training to help interfacing with people and communication skills.

• Electrical training (school, electrician, training courses).
• NFPA 70 (NEC) and UL 508A Training Course or equivalent job experience.
• UL508A (MTDR) certification required.
• AutoCAD Electrical advanced training or equivalent job experience.
• Microsoft Excel
• Maintain continuous quality improvement with a thorough understanding of Quality Assurance principles and practices. Must be able to create and review quality standards to meet CSIA requirements.
• Have a thorough knowledge of control panel fabrication practices. Must be able to interface with craft labor and understand their…