Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design and validation for product subsystems. The role translates system requirements into electrical designs, owns design documentation, drives reviews and testing, and collaborates across engineering and project teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design and validation for major subsystems and product areas
- Translate system requirements into practical, robust electrical designs
- Own schematics, drawings, calculations, specifications, and bills of material
- Drive design reviews, trade studies, prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and project teams
- Mentor early‑career engineers and reinforce electrical design standards
- Support project planning, effort estimation, and execution
- Stay current with advancements in power systems, microgrids, renewable energy, and power conversion technologies
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities across North America
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering required
- 5+ years of industrial experience in electrical design or electromechanical systems
- Strong knowledge of power distribution, conversion, monitoring, controls, and system integration
- Experience designing specifications for switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators
- Experience selecting and validating electrical components using NEC, UL, and industry derating criteria
- Proven experience with design documentation, reviews, testing, validation, and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of design standards, manufacturability, safety, and compliance practices
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for electrical power solutions
- Ability to specify safe and effective prototype testing practices
- Detail‑oriented, proactive, and effective in fast‑paced environments
- Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, ETAP, SKM, or similar tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Experience in research or new product development environments
- NFPA 70E Certification
- Knowledge of UL standards including UL1008, UL508A, UL1691, UL489, UL924, UL1741, UL9540, and others
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- We regret that we do not offer sponsorship
- Understanding of NFPA 70, 101, 99, and related codes
- Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering data management systems
Benefits
- 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
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