Electrical Design Specialist (Short-Term)

Obsidian

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mercor, in partnership with a leading technology organization, is seeking experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. You will apply hands-on engineering to analyze and solve complex electrical design problems across industrial facilities and energy systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering with practical experience in electrical systems, protection, and power distribution, and are proficient with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience designing or evaluating electrical systems across industrial facilities, energy, or data centers.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems and protection equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on requirements and performance.
Design and review electrical systems, including distribution and motor control.
Interpret schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment specs.
Perform load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit, and protection coordination analyses.
Evaluate alternatives and identify potential design issues.
Review designs and calculations to meet project standards.