Senior Electrical Designer
About The Position
Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Designer will support and design one-line diagrams, schematics and panel layouts for switchgear, panel boards and electrical power distribution equipment for safe, effective, and efficient operation of States Mfg. products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements. Senior Electrical Designer – LV/MV Switchgear Systems We are seeking an experienced electrical designer with 10+ years of experience (or equivalent capabilities) in designing one-line diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts for low- and medium-voltage (LV/MV) switchgear assemblies. This role plays a key part in creating high-quality designs that comply with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal best practices—while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience designing LV/MV electrical equipment or equivalent technical background.
- Proficient in creating one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Experienced in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of switchgear, control panels, and electrical assemblies.
- Understanding of project timelines, deliverables, and collaboration within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree (AAS) in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
- Background in wiring assemblies, wire processing, and schematic design.
- Experience with energy storage, renewables, data centers, or EV charging applications.
- Ability to interface across electrical, mechanical, and software design disciplines.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated and team-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and panel layouts for LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, and control panels based on customer specifications, functional requirements, and applicable codes (UL, NEC, etc.).
- Interpret sales agreements and technical specifications to produce accurate and manufacturable designs.
- Utilize CAD tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, or SolidWorks Electrical to create and maintain design documentation, libraries, and BOMs.
- Continuously improve design processes by applying standardization, templates, and productivity-enhancing tools to reduce cycle time, improve accuracy, and support cost-effective manufacturing.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to address design, quality, and manufacturability issues, and support continuous improvement of product development and production processes.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to support new product development and innovation initiatives.
- Provide input to project proposals and quoting activities through design sketches, technical concepts, and layout suggestions.
- Maintain awareness of manufacturing capabilities and integrate that knowledge into design decisions.
- Support training and mentorship efforts by participating in documentation reviews, knowledge-sharing, and technical development activities.
- Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.
Benefits
- PTO/ESST
- Paid holidays
- $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
- Paid Weekly
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401K / Life Insurance / STD
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
