What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Specialist Staffing Group?
Electrical engineering roles focused on high-voltage system design and integration could offer the opportunity to take ownership of complex power distribution and control systems in a manufacturing environment. This is a chance to register your interest in future opportunities where technical expertise, rigorous design standards and field application experience could directly shape how electrical systems perform in mission-critical industrial settings.
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About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Electrical Engineer positions where you could contribute to the design, development and optimization of high-voltage electrical systems. Roles of this type typically sit within collaborative engineering teams in a manufacturing-focused setting, working with cross-functional partners to deliver integrated solutions that meet demanding performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
Typical role overview
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Type: Permanent · Full-time
- Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 per annum
- Focus: High-voltage electrical systems · Manufacturing · Design and integration
- Experience level: 5–10 years in electrical engineering
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Designing and developing high-voltage electrical systems, including power distribution, control circuits and integrated subsystems
- Creating and reviewing electrical schematics, CAD drawings and technical documentation to established design standards
- Conducting system integration testing, validation and troubleshooting to ensure performance against specification
- Collaborating with mechanical and controls engineering teams to optimize system architecture and manufacturability
- Supporting field application testing and commissioning to validate designs in operational environments
- Ensuring compliance with relevant electrical codes, safety standards and manufacturing protocols
- Contributing to continuous improvement of design processes, testing protocols and system reliability
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- 5–10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering or electrical systems design
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools and electrical design software
- Working knowledge of high-voltage systems, power distribution and control circuit design
- Experience with electrical testing protocols, validation methodologies and field commissioning
- Solid understanding of electrical codes, safety standards and design compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have qualifications:
- Experience in manufacturing environments or industrial applications
- Familiarity with control systems integration and automation
- PE (Professional Engineer) licensure or candidacy
- Project leadership or mentoring experience
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Hands-on involvement in designing systems that power critical industrial operations
- Opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through field validation
- Collaboration with experienced engineering teams in a structured, standards-driven environment
- Potential for technical progression and deepening expertise in high-voltage systems and power distribution
- Professional development through exposure to manufacturing best practices and design standards
- Permanent, full-time employment with stability and benefits support
- A role where technical rigor and problem-solving directly impact system performance and safety
About Specialist Staffing Group
Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations across engineering and manufacturing to connect skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities. We focus on placing engineers in roles where technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving drive real impact, supporting career growth and long-term professional development.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Salary : $100,000 - $165,000