Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Design and assist in the development of low voltage and medium voltage power distribution products from their initial concept to manufacturing, testing, and implementation.

• Conduct research, assess, and choose electrical components in line with application specifications, industry standards, performance criteria, and system ratings.

• Create electrical designs, schematics, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables that support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Provide support for product validation, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing product enhancement.

• Contribute to the development of switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, generators, energy storage systems, and related equipment.

• Apply engineering principles, code regulations, and industry standards to ensure the designs are safe, compliant, and of high performance.

• Work in partnership with suppliers and Applied partners.

• Participate in projects that positively impact communities in the greater Minneapolis metro area.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 1-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, product design, or the design of power distribution equipment.

• Knowledge of low voltage and/or medium voltage AC electrical systems.

• Understanding of electrical ratings, system design principles, and power distribution equipment.

• Experience in researching, assessing, and selecting electrical components for particular applications.

• Background in designing power distribution equipment.

• Familiarity with electrical components such as circuit breakers, contactors, cables, terminal blocks, relays, and similar devices.

• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Experience in creating documentation to support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer needs.

• Knowledge of electrical testing techniques and safe prototype validation practices.

• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, and other relevant electrical standards.

• Understanding of component derating criteria and design considerations specific to applications.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.

• Experience in designing switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, generators, or similar power distribution products.

• Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, or related standards.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to integrity.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn.

• Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and analytical thinking.

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

• A desire to engage in a variety of projects.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• NFPA 70E certification is preferred.

• Experience with ERP, PLM, Engineering Vault, or similar engineering data management systems is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in developing, troubleshooting, or validating control circuits and control logic is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in performing power systems analysis is preferred.

• Experience supporting products through manufacturing, certification testing, and field implementation is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Continuing Education Support.

• Options for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance.

• Paid overtime.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Relocation Assistance.

• Ownership Opportunity.