Electrical Design Engineer I - Contract or Direct-Hire

Jobot; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer I for contract or direct-hire engagement in Pinellas Park, FL. The role targets new grads with internship experience and focuses on developing control system designs and electrical drawings using AutoCAD.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, internship or co-op experience in controls, and familiarity with NEC/NFPA/IEC standards. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and a path to growth within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in electrical controls preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and interpreting electrical diagrams.
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA, IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and project inputs to ensure requirements align with scope.
• Develop electrical control system designs for OEM equipment per standards.
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings using AutoCAD and company templates.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and deliverables.
• Support sales with project scopes and estimates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical controls

PLC programming

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer I - Contract or Direct-Hire

$85000 - $90000 per year | Pinellas Park, FL | On-site | Permanent

New Grads with Internship Experience Welcome to Apply

A bit about us:

We are an established manufacturer of engineered water and energy conservation systems for industrial customers. The company designs and builds solutions for water and wastewater treatment, water reuse and recycling, process heating, and heat recovery.

**Please note: US Citizenship is a requirement for hire.

Why join us?

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs and resources, including mental and physical health initiatives

Job Details

Working with the engineering team, this position evaluates customer specifications and project requirements, develops control system designs and drawings, and prepares technical documentation for sales and operations. The engineer collaborates across project teams to deliver designs that meet performance requirements, applicable codes, and company standards.

This role is designed for an early-career electrical engineer. Internship, co-op, or academic project experience involving controls, electrical design, or engineered equipment is valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, proposals, project documents, and design inputs to confirm requirements are complete and technically aligned with the project scope.
• Develop electrical control system designs for OEM equipment based on customer requirements and established engineering practices.
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings and related engineering documentation using AutoCAD, company standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Select appropriate drawing approaches, including the use of standard or client-specific templates and the modification of existing CAD files.
• Analyze project reports, drawings, and test information to support design decisions and resolve documentation or design issues.
• Incorporate review comments and make corrections to drawings and technical documents in accordance with the quality review process.
• Coordinate with engineering and project team members to clarify functional requirements, deliverables, and project schedules.
• Provide technical support to Sales in developing project scopes and estimates for customer proposals.
• Participate in inspections and surveillance activities related to outsourced electrical procurement.
• Support continuous improvement in design quality, documentation, and engineering processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to electrical controls, control systems, electrical design, or OEM equipment is preferred.
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with electrical control panel design, including relay-based or PLC-based systems, through coursework or practical experience is preferred.
• Exposure to PLC programming or control logic development is a plus.
• Familiarity with plant process control and monitoring is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEC.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings, and project documentation.
• Strong technical writing, organization, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across engineering, sales, and operations.

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