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Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems
Location: Henrico, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $90,000 annually (based on experience and technical background)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support the development and integration of industrial power distribution and control systems. This role involves hands-on engineering responsibilities and collaboration with manufacturing, operations, and project teams to deliver dependable electrical solutions from concept through implementation.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with power systems design, control components, and electrical integration within industrial or electromechanical environments.
\n- 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
- 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
- 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