What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Motor Controls Inc. (MCI)?
Want real ownership of your projects? Want processes that help you get work done instead of getting in your way? Want to join a team where "We've always done it this way" isn't considered a valid engineering argument?
Our engineers routinely challenge existing process's, workflows, and product decisions. Good ideas win, regardless of where they come from.
Job Summary
This role focuses on the engineering of low and medium voltage electrical systems, including switchboards, switchgear, and integrated power distribution solutions. The position offers exposure across the full product lifecycle, from design and documentation through manufacturing support, testing, and delivery, within a growing and high-demand infrastructure market.
You'll join a team where engineers are trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, solve complex problems, and directly impact the finished product.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical equipment including switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems
- Create detailed engineering documentation including electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, bills of material (BOMs), and equipment layouts
- Partner with mechanical and manufacturing teams to support integration and design-for-manufacturing initiatives
- Perform basic to intermediate power system analysis to support performance, safety, and compliance validation
- Interface with internal teams and customers to support project requirements and technical execution
- Ensure designs align with applicable standards including NEC, UL, and customer-specific requirements
- Support product testing, certification, and quality assurance activities
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in product design, efficiency, and manufacturability
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within power distribution, control panels, switchgear, or related equipment
- Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, switchboards, or control panel design
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design tools
- Exposure to power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower (preferred but not required)
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments and design-for-manufacturing concepts
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to UL standards (UL891, UL1558) or willingness to learn
- Experience with control systems, PLCs, or panel-based designs
- Basic understanding of arc flash, thermal considerations, and electrical safety
- Exposure to mission-critical or data center environments
About Us
MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option)
- Quarterly performance bonus
- PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Referral bonus program
Exempt: Yes
Type: Full Time
Department: Electrical & Controls Engineering
Location: MOT
Work Location: In Person