Electrical Design Engineer
AWC, Inc.•St. George, LA
•Hybrid
About The Position
AWC is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to help build the next generation of their low-voltage power systems business. This role is responsible for engineering complete MCC lineups, replacement buckets, retrofit assemblies, and standardized designs to support AWC’s growing manufacturing operation. The engineer will work closely with customers, manufacturers, and the fabrication team to ensure designs meet customer requirements and comply with applicable UL standards and industry best practices. This is a hands-on position involving engineering, customer collaboration, and time on the manufacturing floor.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience designing low-voltage electrical power systems
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor control, and power distribution equipment
- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical
- Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, control schematics, customer specifications, and equipment layouts
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customers.
- Willingness to spend time both in the engineering office and on the manufacturing floor supporting production
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing Motor Control Centers
- Experience with Siemens TIASTAR Motor Control Centers
- Knowledge of UL 845 Motor Control Centers
- Knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards
- Knowledge of UL 1558 Low-Voltage Switchgear
- Familiarity with UL 508A Industrial Control Panels
- Experience with EPLAN or other advanced electrical CAD software
- Knowledge of SCCR calculations, selective coordination, and arc-flash considerations
- Experience supporting factory acceptance testing, commissioning, or startup activities
- Experience working for an OEM, systems integrator, switchgear manufacturer, panel builder, or industrial electrical contractor
Responsibilities
- Design complete low-voltage Motor Control Centers, switchboards, and switchgear to meet customer specifications and project requirements
- Engineer complete MCC lineups, replacement buckets, retrofit assemblies, and custom modifications for existing installations
- Develop standardized MCC bucket designs and engineered solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce lead times, and support repeatable production
- Create one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of material, and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
- Help lead AWC’s long-term transition from AutoCAD Electrical to EPLAN while establishing engineering standards and documentation practices
- Ensure engineered assemblies comply with UL standards, NEC requirements, customer specifications, and industry best practices while maintaining product listing requirements
- Select and apply circuit breakers, motor starters, overload relays, variable frequency drives, soft starters, control transformers, PLC interface components, relays, instrumentation, and other power system components
- Review customer specifications, electrical one-line diagrams, and project documentation to develop complete engineered solutions
- Work directly with customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and manufacturers throughout project execution
- Collaborate with Siemens and other manufacturing partners to develop standardized product offerings and engineering best practices
- Provide technical support to fabrication technicians during assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Participate in factory acceptance testing, startup support, and field troubleshooting as required
- Continuously refine engineering documentation, design standards, manufacturing processes, and product quality
- Support estimating, project management, and sales teams with technical expertise during project development
- Help expand AWC’s power systems product offerings and manufacturing capabilities
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
