Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•San Antonio, TN

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer designs low- and medium-voltage power systems and serves as the primary technical interface for assigned equipment. The role supports complex, customized electrical distribution equipment from design through manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and occasional field assignments. The engineer also provides technical support to sales and project management, works with cross-functional teams, and mentors junior engineers. The position is available in Jacksonville, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; or Franklin, Tennessee, and reports to the Director of Strategic Projects Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical degree.
At least 5 years of experience working in a related field.
Advanced understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications in the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
Proficiency using AutoCAD for complex electrical design.
Strong understanding of mechanical layout integration, manufacturing constraints, and field installation considerations.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Advanced technical writing skills, including the ability to author sequences of operations, design standards, and internal documentation.
Strong organization and planning skills, including coordination of cross-functional activities and maintenance of project visibility.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to lead customer meetings, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior team members.
Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, pride in workmanship, and commitment to design accuracy and compliance.
Ability to manage time across multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Previous field service experience and knowledge.
Industrial automation experience.
Experience working with hyperscale customers.

Responsibilities

Create bills of material and drawing packages for the manufacture of complex, highly customized equipment.
Perform design, troubleshooting, and commissioning functions for assigned projects.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for equipment design during manufacturing and testing, resolving technical inquiries.
Coordinate with mechanical designers to develop optimized layouts, front views, and plan views for complex switchgear and switchboard designs.
Select and validate components, develop detailed bills of materials, and verify material compatibility and specification compliance.
Author sequence-of-operation documents independently, verify functionality against design intent, and mentor junior engineers in sequence development.
Work with test and field service teams to verify that system operation matches the design and written sequence of operations.
Support factory witness tests by troubleshooting issues and communicating technical solutions to internal and customer teams.
Provide advanced design support for IEM products and customer requirements, identifying design risks and proposing solutions during project execution.
Support sales and project management as a technical resource, attend customer meetings, address design inquiries, and assist with proposal development.
Mentor junior engineers by sharing knowledge, reviewing designs, and providing technical guidance.
Complete short field assignments for troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support; assignments are generally under five days and must not exceed 15% of total time.