Associate Electrical Engineer

Accelevation LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on designing, testing, and producing low and medium voltage switchboards and switchgear, with hands-on experience in electrical power distribution and panel design.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and up to 2 years of related experience, with familiarity in AutoCAD and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of electrical design, manufacturing, or power systems experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of low- and medium-voltage switchboards and switchgear.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support BOM preparation and engineering documentation.
• Assist with equipment selection including breakers, busbars, protection devices, metering and control components.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering to integrate electrical designs into panels.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

AutoCAD

Schematic drawing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will assist in the design, engineering, testing, and production of low-voltage and medium-voltage switchboards and switchgear. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience in electrical power distribution systems, panel design, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of low-voltage and medium-voltage switchboards and switchgear.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support the preparation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Assist with equipment selection, including circuit breakers, busbars, protection devices, metering, and control components.
• Coordinate with the mechanical engineering team to ensure electrical designs are integrated into panel layouts.
• Support the production team by resolving electrical design and assembly queries.
• Assist in reviewing customer specifications and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure engineering documentation is maintained accurately and revisions are properly controlled.
• Follow company engineering standards, quality procedures, and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in electrical design, manufacturing, or power systems (recent graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other electrical drafting software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to switchboards, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), or industrial control panels through coursework, internships, or work experience.
• Basic knowledge of NEC, IEEE, or relevant electrical standards.
• Familiarity with protection devices, electrical components, and panel assembly processes.

Core Competencies

• Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment
• Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and values
• Speed: Operates with urgency, recognizing the advantage of being swift and responsive
• Innovation: Continuously seeks to simplify and improve processes and designs
• Judgment: Exercises discretion and autonomy in solving technical challenges
• Accountability: Holds self and others to high standards of performance and quality
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Equal Opportunity Statement

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values — we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.