Senior Electrical Engineer- Industrial Control Panels

Watlow Recruitment Team • St. Louis, MO

20h

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a technical expert responsible for advanced electrical system design of control panels and integrated thermal systems. The role leads complex projects, ensures regulatory compliance, drives platform development and standardization activities, supports customer engagement, and mentors junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6–8+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Strong experience designing and supporting power and control panels.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and hazardous area classifications as they pertain to control panel design and integration.
• Experience with customer-facing technical discussions.
• Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical, Eplan, or equivalent design tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medium voltage equipment.
• HMI programming experience.
• PLC programming experience.
• Bench testing experience.
• Project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of change control and configuration management.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thorough attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to communicate and interact with suppliers, customers, account managers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems.
• Lead projects to drive product extension and/or standardization activities.
• Author and validate P&IDs, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant system solutions.
• Specify components and instrumentation according to customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Generate cost estimates and support internal and external quotation activities.
• Review supplier quotations for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Support manufacturing supplier escalations, troubleshooting, and validation testing.
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists, and account managers to develop optimized system solutions.
• Lead design reviews and ensure design-for-manufacturability principles are applied.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with a company match on contributions and an annual company contribution tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior