Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Minneapolis. This hybrid role focuses on hardware and electrical design, involving collaboration with a panel shop to create efficient control panel layouts. Ideal candidates should possess 1-5 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation, along with strong CAD skills.

Benefits

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 6% company contribution

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in electrical design and control panel layout.
• Eager to learn new software.
• Knowledge of UL 508A local electrical standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate closely with the panel shop to ensure accurate designs.
• Utilize CAD software for electrical design tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in electrical CAD/design

Basic knowledge of control panel design

Education

2 or 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Tools

RUPLAN

EBase

Eplan

AutoCAD

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Job Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on hardware, electrical, and design aspects, distinct from Controls/PLC programming. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the panel shop and be involved in the design of control panel layouts using CAD software.

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on hardware, electrical, and design aspects, distinct from Controls/PLC programming. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the panel shop and be involved in the design of control panel layouts using CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate closely with the panel shop to ensure accurate designs.
• Utilize CAD software, such as RUPLAN, for electrical design tasks.
• Ensure compliance with UL and NEC standards.
• Travel up to 15% across North America, including Canada, to customer sites.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 1-5 years of experience in electrical design and control panel layout.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD/design for control panel layout.
• Basic knowledge of control panel design and eagerness to learn new software.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 or 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation.
• Experience with any ECAD system (EBase, Eplan, AutoCAD, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience in cabinet layouts is a plus.
• Knowledge of UL 508A local electrical standards is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel 10%-15%
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Enjoy great benefits with dental, vision and life insurance for your health and security.

Benefit from comprehensive health insurance including a savings account for medical expenses.

Take advantage of our 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company contribution for long-term retirement savings.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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