Electrical Design Engineer II

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Franklin, San Antonio (TN, TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing in San Antonio or Franklin seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design low and medium voltage power systems, serve as the technical interface for assigned equipment, and generate BOMs and drawings.

You will troubleshoot, commission, and support production, while collaborating with mechanical teams on switchgear layouts and writing operation sequences for automated systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related electrical engineering role.
• Field service experience a plus; hyperscale customer exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design low and medium voltage power systems and create BOMs and drawings.
• Troubleshoot, commission, and support equipment during manufacturing.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers on switchgear layouts and views.
• Write operation sequences and support factory witness tests.
• Assist sales and project teams with technical design questions.

Skills

Electrical design

Customer interaction

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD for electrical design

Project/task management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Location: San Antonio, TX or Franklin, TN

Reports To: Director of Strategic Projects Engineering

Position Summary:

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
• Independently performs design, troubleshooting and commissioning job functions as needed to support IEM equipment.
• Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering any technical inquiries.
• Work with mechanical designers to layout out and create front views/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
• Select components and create detailed bills of materials for our products
• Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
• Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
• Collaborate with other IEM teams to support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands-on technical expertise and guidance to ensure successful execution of the factory witness test.
• Perform design job functions as needed to support IEM’s products and to achieve customer goals
• Independently support sales and the project management team in answering customer questions as it relates to the design.
• Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time)
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
• Experienced in utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
• Task management and the ability to carry out a plan that moves a task to completion with anumber of concurrent tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact directly with customers, sales, other technical resources and management.
• Technical writing skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
• Pride in Workmanship.
• Manages multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision; demonstrates consistent prioritization and planning.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related field .
• Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.
• Working with hyperscale customers is a plus

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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