Electrical Design Engineer

Meridian Technologies; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Design Engineer to support electrical control systems for project-based engineering initiatives. This hands-on role focuses on creating and modifying schematics, hardware designs, CAD drawings, and BOMs for custom projects.

You will read and troubleshoot schematics, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and gain exposure to manufacturing operations in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Associate degree with 6+ years of relevant experience also considered.
• Master's degree candidates are eligible.
• 2–4 years of relevant electrical controls design experience.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and hardware.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or comparable CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, relay logic, and PLC I/O diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems, including schematics and hardware layouts.
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical assemblies.
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, relay logic, and PLC I/O diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineering team to support project execution and meet design objectives.
• Participate in project planning, estimating, and design reviews.
• Assist with troubleshooting and implementing design changes.
• Support manufacturing by understanding how designs are applied on the production floor.

Skills

Electrical controls design

AutoCAD Electrical

Schematic interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree with 6+ years experience

Master's degree acceptable

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Contract duration: 24 month contract with strong potential to extend or convert

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support the design and development of electrical control systems for project-based engineering initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on creating and modifying electrical schematics, hardware designs, CAD drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) for custom projects. The engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a professional office environment while receiving exposure to manufacturing operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in electrical controls design who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems, including electrical schematics and hardware layouts.
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or similar smart CAD software.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical assemblies.
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, relay logic, and PLC input/output diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineering team members to support project execution and meet design objectives.
• Participate in project planning, estimating, and design reviews.
• Assist with troubleshooting and implementing design changes as needed.
• Support manufacturing by understanding how designs are applied on the production floor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• An associate degree with 6+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Candidates with a relevant master's degree are also eligible.
• 2–4 years of relevant electrical controls design experience.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and hardware.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or comparable electrical CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, relay logic, and PLC I/O diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Skills

• Electrical hardware controls design experience.
• Smart CAD software experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematic documentation.
• Experience supporting project-based engineering work.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.

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