Electrical Design Specialist - Expert

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Electrical Design Specialist for a short-term remote contract. You will develop and review electrical designs, analyze schematics, and perform critical calculations such as load flow and short-circuit analyses.

Ideal candidates have hands-on design experience, strong knowledge of low/high voltage systems, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit. This project offers a competitive hourly rate and remote collaboration with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and engineering principles.
• Hands-on industry experience in electrical design.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems and power distribution.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements and system performance.
• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, and components, including distribution systems and control panels.
• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations such as load flow, voltage drop, and short-circuit analysis.
• Evaluate design alternatives and identify potential design issues or improvements.
• Review and validate designs against project requirements and engineering standards.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience

Electrical system design

Practical design experience

Low- and medium-voltage systems

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Revit

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Electrical Design Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$85/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Short-term project

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements and system performance.
• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, and components, including distribution systems and control panels.
• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations such as load flow, voltage drop, and short-circuit analysis.
• Evaluate design alternatives and identify potential design issues or improvements.
• Review and validate designs against project requirements and engineering standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Experienced Electrical Design Engineers or Electrical Engineers with hands-on industry experience.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and engineering principles.
• Practical experience in designing or evaluating electrical systems.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems and power distribution.
• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit.

Preferred

• Advanced degree or professional engineering certification.
• Experience with power system studies and specifying and sizing transformers and switchgear.
• Experience with industrial automation and control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards like IEC, IEEE, or NEC.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]