Electrical Systems Integration Engineer – Virginia Beach, VA
Location: Virginia Beach, VA Job Type: Full-Time Starting Salary: $80,000/year — higher depending on experience Travel: Some travel to job sites required
Position Summary
Seeking an Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to support the design, installation, testing, and integration of electrical systems for power-generation equipment. This role combines engineering, production support, electrical testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical guidance for electrical installation teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, layouts, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Design and support control panels for basic electromechanical systems.
Review electrical designs, proposals, and specifications for compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Calculate electrical loads and wiring requirements.
Inspect and functionally test completed equipment before shipment using drawings and specifications.
Identify electrical discrepancies, defects, and installation issues and coordinate corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance and training to electricians on schematic interpretation, installation, testing, labeling, tools, and safe work practices.
Develop and coordinate electrical cross-training for production personnel.
Review incoming third-party electrical materials and verify project requirements and installation needs.
Provide technical input on electrical component layout and integration.
Use electronic test equipment to perform functional and indication testing.
Support basic programming and setup of electrical devices such as displays, sensors, and HMIs.
Communicate technical requirements with engineering, production, sales, supervisors, employees, and customers.
Technical Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience involving electrical equipment design, installation, and testing.
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Experience with electrical test equipment and testing methods, including multimeters and ammeters.
Knowledge of AC/DC electricity and electrical theory.
Working knowledge of current NEC requirements.
Experience with control panels and electrical integration for electromechanical systems.
Thorough understanding of power-generation equipment, including:
Generators
Transformers
Switchboards
Controllers
Circuit breakers
Motors
Heating equipment
Conduit systems
Power generation, electronic controls, and fuel-system integration experience is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and engineering teams.
Customer-facing professionalism and strong problem-solving skills.
Work Environment
Combination of office and manufacturing environments.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Occasional travel between local facilities and project/job sites.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while supporting active manufacturing operations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Skills
Ammeterunmatched
BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Circuit Breakersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Power Generationunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Salesunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Trainingunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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