Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution

The role

This role leads electrical design efforts for a major product line redesign. You will develop schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and layout drawings for power distribution equipment.

What you will do

• Design and support low voltage and medium voltage power distribution products from concept through manufacturing, testing, and implementation
• Research, evaluate, and select electrical components based on application requirements, industry standards, performance requirements, and system ratings
• Develop electrical designs, schematics, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and cross-functional teams
• Support product validation, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement efforts
• Contribute to the design and development of switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, generators, energy storage systems, and related power distribution equipment
• Apply engineering principles, code requirements, and industry standards to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing product designs
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, product design, or power distribution equipment design
• Experience with low voltage and/or medium voltage AC electrical systems
• Understanding of electrical ratings, system design principles, and power distribution equipment
• Experience researching, evaluating, and selecting electrical components for specific applications
• Experience with power distribution equipment design
• Familiarity with electrical components including circuit breakers, contactors, cable, terminal blocks, relays, and similar devices
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Experience creating documentation to support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requirements
• Knowledge of electrical testing methods and safe prototype validation practices
• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, and other applicable electrical standards
• Understanding of component derating criteria and application-specific design considerations

Nice to have

• NFPA 70E certification
• Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, or related standards
• Experience with ERP, PLM, Engineering Vault, or similar engineering data management systems
• Experience developing, troubleshooting, or validating control circuits and control logic
• Proficiency performing power systems analysis
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing, certification testing, and field implementation

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing Education Support
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation Assistance
• Ownership Opportunity

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• We do not offer sponsorship

About the company

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond.