Electrical Design Engineer - MCC & Low-Voltage Power

AWC, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AWC is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA to support the design of low-voltage MCCs, switchboards, and switchgear. You will develop standardized products and oversee the shift from AutoCAD Electrical to EPLAN, while ensuring UL/ NEC compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will work hands-on between engineering, customers, and the fabrication floor, delivering complete engineered solutions and supporting ongoing manufacturing expansion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience designing low-voltage electrical power systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor control, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, control schematics, customer specifications, and equipment layouts.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customers.
• Willingness to spend time both in the engineering office and on the manufacturing floor supporting production.

Responsibilities

• Design complete low-voltage MCCs, switchboards, and switchgear to meet customer specs and project requirements.
• Engineer complete MCC lineups, replacement buckets, retrofit assemblies, and custom modifications.
• Develop standardized MCC bucket designs and engineered solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and repeatable production.
• Create one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Help lead the transition from AutoCAD Electrical to EPLAN while establishing standards and documentation practices.
• Ensure assemblies comply with UL, NEC, customer specs, and product listings.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers throughout project execution.
• Provide technical support to fabrication during assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, startup support, and field troubleshooting as required.
• Refine engineering documentation, design standards, and manufacturing processes over time.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

MCC design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

UL standards

NEC compliance

Customer collaboration

Manufacturing floor

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

UL 508A

Siemens TIASTAR

Job description

AWC is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA to support the design of low-voltage MCCs, switchboards, and switchgear. You will develop standardized products and oversee the shift from AutoCAD Electrical to EPLAN, while ensuring UL/ NEC compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will work hands-on between engineering, customers, and the fabrication floor, delivering complete engineered solutions and supporting ongoing manufacturing expansion.