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Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems

Qualdoc
  • Henrico, VA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems

    Location: Henrico, VA
    Job Type: Direct Hire
    Salary: Starts at $90,000.00 (Higher Depending on Experience)

    Position Summary:

    The Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems designs and supports industrial power distribution and control systems, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant engineering solutions while supporting manufacturing, project execution, and continuous system improvement.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design and develop electrical power distribution and control systems for industrial applications
    • Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, and bills of materials
    • Support both new product development efforts and modifications to existing systems
    • Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and internal design practices
    • Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing, operations, and production personnel
    • Maintain organized engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and configuration records
    • Collaborate with project teams from order release through manufacturing and final delivery
    • Monitor project schedules and support timely completion of engineering deliverables
    • Participate in engineering reviews, technical discussions, and project coordination meetings
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and design efficiency

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required)
    • Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering or power systems design
    • U.S. Citizenship required
    • Experience with industrial control components including relays, breakers, contactors, and metering devices
    • Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens PLC experience preferred)
    • Proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical (current version)
    • Strong understanding of electrical wiring practices, integration methods, and equipment layout
    • Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
    • Experience working with electromechanical systems and integrated equipment

    Core Competencies

    • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
    • Ability to work independently while managing multiple technical priorities
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • High attention to detail with a focus on engineering accuracy and documentation quality
    • Ability to work effectively in deadline-driven engineering and manufacturing environments

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHenrico, VA

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Controlunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
    • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
    • Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM)unmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Industrial Designunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Power Engineeringunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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