Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Cates Control Systems, Inc.•Plano, TX

1d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex design projects, ensure technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of engineers. In this role, you will take ownership of advanced electrical and control system designs from concept through fabrication, applying your deep expertise in industry codes and standards to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. You will collaborate cross-functionally with customers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to solve challenges, improve processes, and uphold our commitment to quality. As a technical leader, you will play a critical role in shaping best practices, strengthening our design standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the engineering team.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years experience in Electrical Design of Power and Control systems. Extensive knowledge of NFPA 70, UL508A, and IEC standards. Must be able to understand, interpret and design to meet required codes and standards.
Minimum of 10 years experience using AutoCad Electrical performing electrical design.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Technical Electrical School, Electrical Trade Apprentice Certificate, Journeyman License, Master Electrical License or other form of formal electrical training required.
Must be able to understand, interpret and design to meet required codes and standards.
Ability to do research and quickly learn on their own using the Internet and company resources.
Management or Leadership training to help interfacing with people and communication skills.
Electrical training (school, electrician, training courses).
NFPA 70 (NEC) and UL 508A Training Course or equivalent job experience.
UL508A (MTDR) certification required.
AutoCAD Electrical advanced training or equivalent job experience.
Microsoft Excel
Maintain continuous quality improvement with a thorough understanding of Quality Assurance principles and practices. Must be able to create and review quality standards to meet CSIA requirements.
Have a thorough knowledge of control panel fabrication practices. Must be able to interface with craft labor and understand their needs.
Extensive knowledge and skills in order to design any control system required.
Must be capable of researching scope, materials, and parts with a total understanding of what is required to design a fully operating control system.
Expert capabilities are required to create designs that meet NFPA, UL and other required standards.
AutoCAD Electrical software expertise is necessary and must have expert ability to design electrical schematics, point to point wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and designs, enclosure sheet metal designs, dimensioning, plotting, and revision maintenance.
Up to date knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards
Expert knowledge of Hazardous Locations for NFPA and IEC.
Knowledge of Intrinsically Safe Systems and Purge Systems necessary.

Responsibilities

Check and review designs as required.
Assist in maintaining Quality Assurance System.
Interface with customers, colleagues and manufacturing to resolve issues and provide guidance
Perform detailed Electrical / Mechanical designs for advanced projects.
Demonstrate the ability to identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner.
Requires minimum direction from the Senior Engineer or Project Manager and works completely unsupervised.
Superior knowledge of the NFPA 70 (NEC), UL508A and other standards.
Approves drawings and drawing sets for release to fabrication and to the customer
Train and mentor junior electrical design engineers on design techniques and best practices.