Electrical Designer

nVent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent in Madison, WI, seeks an electrical engineer to design, document, and review electrical systems meeting customer specifications and applicable codes. You will create wiring diagrams and layouts using SolidWorks Electrical and AutoCAD Electrical, collaborating with project teams for timely delivery.

Responsibilities include applying NEC rules, performing calculations, and coordinating with CAD technicians to support build intent and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent hands-on experience with electrical build or systems.
• Experience with electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation in engineering/manufacturing/construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical codes; attention to detail in build documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical systems that meet customer specs, standards, and NEC codes.
• Create and review wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment schedules.
• Use SWE or AutoCAD Electrical to develop diagrams.
• Perform calculations and layouts including conduit and wire fill per NEC.
• Review specifications and communicate impacts to the project team.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Electrical codes

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical (SWE)

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

• Build functional electrical systems that meet customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable electrical codes.
• Build and review initial electrical drawing sets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for customer submittal.
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment schedules using SolidWorks Electrical (SWE), AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent.
• Use engineering judgment when performing calculations and layouts, including conduit and wire fill requirements according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Review project specifications and communicate potential impacts or updates related to the build to project team members.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide technical insights, clarify build intent, and support issue resolution.
• Support drafting and layout development by coordinating with CAD techs as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities while contributing to timely delivery and continuous improvement.

YOU HAVE:

• An academic background in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience with electrical build or systems, preferred.
• Experience working with electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation in an engineering, manufacturing, or construction environment, preferred.
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment, breaker panels, disconnects, transfer switches, and cable management products.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with multi‑functional teams (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well‑organized build documentation.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry‑leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money.

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• critical illness
• accident insurance and life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.