Electrical Design Specialist - Expert

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian seeks experienced Electrical Design Specialists to tackle a short-term project. You will analyze and solve complex electrical design and system-level problems across diverse applications, including industrial facilities and data centers.

You will apply hands-on expertise in load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination while reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment specs to ensure robust, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience analyzing electrical designs and system-level problems.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, protection, and equipment sizing.
• Experience with industrial facilities, data centers, renewables, or energy storage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on requirements and system performance.
• Design and review electrical systems, including distribution, power, control panels and switchgear.
• Interpret schematics, diagrams, layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and protection sizing.
• Evaluate design options, identify issues, and validate against standards.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals to ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Load flow analysis

Short-circuit analysis

Protection coordination

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EPLAN

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. Specialists will apply their hands-on industry experience to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications.

What You'll Do

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance.

• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components, including distribution systems, power systems, control panels, switchgear, and motor control systems.

• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.

• Perform electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and equipment sizing.

• Evaluate design alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and system performance, and identify potential design issues or improvements.

• Review and validate designs, calculations, assumptions, and technical approaches against project requirements and engineering standards.

Who Should Apply

• Experienced Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, or Electrical Design Specialists with hands-on industry experience.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power systems, and engineering principles.

• Practical experience designing or evaluating electrical systems across areas such as industrial facilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, building services, or energy storage.

• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, electrical protection, equipment sizing, and power distribution.

• Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EPLAN, Revit, or equivalent is a plus.

Candidates with practical experience applying electrical engineering principles to real-world electrical systems are strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional engineering certification.

• Experience with power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.

• Experience specifying and sizing transformers, switchgear, cables, motors, and protection equipment.

• Experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems.

• Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, data centers, renewable energy projects, or other complex infrastructure.

• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, or equivalent.

• Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, technical submittals, and engineering designs.

Project Details

• Duration: Short-term project

• Work Type: Technical problem-solving, electrical design analysis, and expert evaluation

• Domain: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Power Systems, and Industrial Electrical Systems

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.