Design Engineer

LVI Associates

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to own technical engineering solutions across automation, electrical, and power-system projects. You will lead design efforts, translate client requirements into robust specifications, and ensure high-quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with project teams, support design reviews, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong customer relationships and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

Experience in electrical and control system design for automation projects.
Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
Strong communication with customers and project teams.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical, automation, SCADA, protection and control, and industrial networking solutions for projects.
Create system architectures, layouts, and technical specs based on requirements.
Review drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
Support project kickoffs, design reviews, and handovers.
Collaborate with managers to align schedules and milestones.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Technical leadership

Electrical & control design

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering reporting tools

Job description

Our client is an established engineering and systems integration organization specializing in automation, power systems, industrial networking, SCADA, protection and control, and critical infrastructure projects. With decades of experience delivering complex technical solutions, they support customers across utility, industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure environments.

The company fosters a collaborative culture that values technical excellence, professional development, continuous learning, and long-term career growth.

Position Overview

The company fosters a collaborative culture that values technical excellence, professional development, continuous learning, and long-term career growth.

The Design Engineer plays a key role in developing and owning technical engineering solutions for a variety of automation, electrical, and power system projects.

This is an engineering-focused position responsible for creating system designs, defining technical requirements, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering packages. While drafting resources may produce detailed drawings, the Design Engineer retains overall responsibility for the technical integrity, compliance, and accuracy of project deliverables.

The role requires strong engineering judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work directly with customers, project teams, and manufacturing personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Technical Leadership

Develop electrical, automation, SCADA, protection and control, and industrial networking solutions for a variety of projects.
Create system architectures, equipment layouts, and technical specifications based on project requirements.
Select appropriate hardware, control equipment, and communication technologies.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Review customer specifications and translate functional requirements into practical engineering solutions.
Participate in technical design reviews and provide engineering recommendations.
Identify technical risks, design challenges, and potential scope gaps early in the project lifecycle.

Drawing Review & Design Oversight

Provide technical guidance and design direction to drafting and design support teams.
Review engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Verify that final deliverables align with approved engineering concepts and project objectives.
Support the development of junior engineers and designers through mentoring and technical coaching.

Project Delivery Support

Participate in project kick-offs, design review meetings, and project handovers.
Collaborate with Project Managers to support schedules, deliverables, and engineering milestones.
Provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, panel-build, and field teams.
Assist with testing, commissioning, inspections, and issue resolution as required.
Support engineering change management activities throughout project execution.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a technical representative during customer meetings and engineering discussions.
Clarify design requirements, project scope, and technical expectations.
Support proposal development and technical evaluations when needed.
Develop strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Engineers are expected to incorporate cybersecurity principles and secure design practices into all project activities.

Responsibilities include:

Following established security procedures and access control requirements.
Protecting sensitive engineering documents, system configurations, and project information.
Supporting compliance with quality management and information security programs.
Participating in secure design reviews for automation, SCADA, networking, and control system projects.
Maintaining awareness of current industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Reporting security concerns or unusual system activity through established processes.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will be encouraged to maintain and expand their technical expertise through ongoing development opportunities, including:

Industry-specific engineering and standards training.
Industrial cybersecurity awareness and secure engineering practices.
Electrical and control panel design certifications.
Vendor-led technical workshops and product training.
Participation in internal knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Technical Background

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

Substation engineering and Protection & Control systems
Medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems
Electrical switchgear and control panel design
Protection relays and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
SCADA architecture and supervisory control systems
Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Power distribution, monitoring, and automation systems
Utility, infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries
Critical infrastructure engineering projects

Documentation & Engineering Tools

Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Familiarity with document control processes and engineering revision management.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering reporting tools.
Ability to create clear technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will:

Work independently on most engineering assignments.
Demonstrate strong technical ownership and accountability.
Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and design teams.
Effectively balance multiple projects and priorities.
Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Core Competencies