Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution

Applied Engineering•Burnsville, MN

2d•$40 - $59

About The Position

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its team in Burnsville, Minnesota. The role leads electrical design activities for a major power distribution product line redesign, creating schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and layout drawings. The engineer interprets customer and site requirements, defines electrical specifications and system architectures, selects components, and develops compliant solutions for equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations. The position produces technical documentation for manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requests, and collaborates with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal engineering partners. It also supports certification and compliance, maintains documentation and bills of materials in ERP, PLM, and engineering vault systems, and contributes to process improvements, modularization, and design standardization. The work includes design reviews, prototyping sessions, and on-site engineering discussions in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company serving manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. The company describes its culture as emphasizing innovation, problem solving, integrity, collaboration, flexibility, and career growth. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in electrical design for custom-engineered power distribution or electromechanical systems.
Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
Experience interpreting customer specifications and site requirements to develop electrical system solutions.
Knowledge of electrical design best practices relating to safety, performance, manufacturability, and compliance.
Experience creating technical documentation to support manufacturing, testing, and certification.
Experience with switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, or related power distribution equipment.
Familiarity with UL standards such as UL 1008, UL 508, and UL 1640.
Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering vault systems for managing design documentation and bills of materials.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Strong work ethic and integrity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Desire to work on a variety of projects.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Background in process improvement, modularization, or design automation.
Project management experience, including coordinating cross-functional teams and tracking deliverables, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design activities for a product line redesign.
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and layout drawings using industry-standard CAD tools.
Interpret customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints to create accurate, compliant electrical system solutions.
Define electrical specifications, component selections, and system architectures for power distribution equipment, including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations.
Produce technical documentation supporting manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requests.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout projects.
Ensure electrical designs meet safety, performance, manufacturability, and applicable code and standard requirements.
Support certification and compliance activities, including those involving UL 1008, UL 508, UL 1640, and NEC.
Maintain electrical documentation, bills of materials, and revisions within ERP, PLM, and vault systems.
Contribute to process improvement, modularization, and design standardization initiatives.
Participate in design reviews, prototyping sessions, and on-site engineering discussions.
Coordinate with suppliers and Applied partners.