Electrical Design Engineer

BigFoot Staffing is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer I on behalf of our client, an established industrial equipment manufacturer in Portland, OR. This opportunity is open to newer electrical engineers, including recent graduates, who want to apply their education, gain practical design experience, and learn from an experienced engineering team.

Why This Role?

You’ll help design and integrate electrical power and control systems for industrial equipment, with guidance from experienced engineers. You’ll gain exposure to projects from design through production and see how your drawings and calculations translate into working equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with electrical design for power and control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and overload protection.
• Prepare and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and bills of materials.
• Learn and apply UL508A, NEMA, and CSA requirements with guidance from the engineering team.
• Work with mechanical engineering, sales, and production teams to support project requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical issues during fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Incorporate feedback and develop your knowledge of industrial electrical design.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, 3-phase power, and control systems through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions, learn, and apply feedback.
• Interest in industrial equipment and working with both engineering and production teams.

Additional Sought After Skills

• Exposure to PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, or industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with panel design, fabrication, or wiring.
• Experience with CREO, MicroStation, or other electrical drafting software.
• Awareness of UL508A, NEMA, or CSA standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $75,000 - $80,000
• Full medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Profit sharing & 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement & career development support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, life coaching, and financial planning

Ready to put your electrical engineering education to work? Apply today to connect with a BigFoot Staffing recruiter.

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