Electrical Design Engineer – Level l or ll

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 76,800 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrical Design Engineer at Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) designs low and medium voltage power systems and serves as the primary technical interface for assigned equipment.

You’ll create BOMs and drawings, perform design, troubleshooting and commissioning tasks, and collaborate with production, field service, and sales teams. We value hands-on engineers with strong AutoCAD skills, mechanical layout awareness, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field.
• Previous field service experience is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Create bill of materials and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
• Independently perform design, troubleshooting and commissioning functions as needed to support IEM equipment.
• Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering technical inquiries.
• Work with mechanical designers to layout 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.
• Collaborate with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and OPS.
• Assist with demonstrations in the factory and provide hands-on technical guidance during the factory witness test.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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).

Competencies

• 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 a number of concurrent tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact directly with customers, sales, other technical resources and management.
• Technical writing skills.
• Organization 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 equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 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.

Compensation

The salary ranges for this role is based on location, experience/level, and qualifications.

Level i: $76,800–$86,400

Level ii: $82,560–$96,000

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.