Electrical Design Engineer

The Davis Companies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design industrial electrical systems and develop engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, at least 5 years of hands-on experience, and proficiency in Eplan Electrical or equivalent software. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 and requires US citizenship. Location is Allegheny County, Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical system design and development.
• Experience with government or defense-related contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial electrical systems based on system requirements.
• Develop engineering drawings including electrical panel layouts and power distribution.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Eplan Electrical or similar schematic design software

480 VAC power systems

DC systems

industrial safety standards (NFPA)

robotic systems

cable routing and management best practices

integrating devices into automated systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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National staffing agency for all your engineering and manufacturing needs. 40 years in the business satisfying our customers and contractors.

Electrical Design Engineer - PERM role - US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Design industrial electrical systems based on system requirements and project scope.
• Develop engineering drawings including electrical panel layouts, power distribution, networking, safety circuits, digital/analog I/O, and cable schedules.
• Generate and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) throughout the project life cycle.
• Perform calculations for proper sizing of electrical components such as breakers, fuses, terminals, cables, and wire gauge. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, controls, software, systems engineers and assembly technicians.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Support system build, integration, testing, and troubleshooting both in-house and at customer sites during installations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in industrial electrical system design and development.
• Proficient in Eplan Electrical or similar schematic design software.
• Strong understanding of 480 VAC power systems, DC systems, and industrial safety standards (NFPA).
• Prior experience working on government or defense-related contracts.
• Familiarity with robotic systems and working in a fast‑paced R&D and/or commercial company environment.
• Experience with cable routing and cable management best practices.
• Experience integrating various devices and equipment into a complete automated system such as sensors, servo drives, PLCs, and robotic arms.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design and Engineering

Industries

Robotics Engineering and Electric Power Generation

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