Electrical Design Engineer
About The Position
Tomball Controls manufactures custom fuel tanks, sound-attenuated enclosures, and access platforms for emergency power generators. The Electrical Design Engineer develops electrical layouts, panel designs, wiring diagrams, conduit routing, and load center layouts for generator enclosures and associated electrical systems. The role uses AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks to create accurate, manufacturable design documentation and applies relevant electrical codes and standards. The engineer coordinates design work with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and production teams; prepares Bills of Material; and provides technical support for panel assembly and wiring integration. The role also involves reviewing customer specifications and design feasibility, participating in design and quality reviews, and supporting continuous improvement. Work is primarily office-based with periodic visits to manufacturing and fabrication areas; occasional travel may be required for customer meetings, site visits, vendor coordination, or project support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent practical experience will be strongly considered.
- Experience with generator systems, commercial MEP design, or similar industrial electrical environments.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
- Working knowledge of NEC, UL 508A, and UL 891/1558 standards.
- Ability to read, interpret, and create detailed electrical schematics and drawings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electrical design modules.
- Experience with power generation systems, backup power solutions, or switchgear.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical layout drawings, panel designs, and wiring diagrams for generator enclosures and associated electrical systems.
- Create conduit routing and load center layouts compliant with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Use AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks to produce clear, accurate, manufacturable electrical designs.
- Coordinate design documentation with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and production teams.
- Apply NEC, UL 508A, UL 891, and UL 1558 standards when developing designs and selecting components.
- Prepare detailed Bills of Material and provide technical support for panel assembly and wiring integration.
- Review customer specifications, assess design feasibility, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Visit manufacturing and fabrication areas to review work, conduct inspections, and collaborate with production teams.
- Occasionally travel for customer meetings, site visits, vendor coordination, or project support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
