Electrical Designer

Switchgear Power Systems; Town of Winneconne (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Switchgear Power Systems in Wisconsin seeks an Electrical Designer I to support electrical design, drafting, and documentation. You will produce schematics, wiring diagrams, and three-line drawings and ensure alignment with BOM and standards.

Entry‑level candidates with an associate degree or technical diploma and 0–3 years CAD experience (SolidWorks Electrical preferred) are encouraged. You will work with cross‑functional teams and update drawings as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical design or engineering field required.
• 0–3 years CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks Electrical in manufacturing.
• Ability to read one-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical construction drawings: schematics, wiring diagrams, three-line diagrams, cable schedules, sub-panel layouts.
• Ensure drawings match BOM and design standards; incorporate customer revisions.
• Collaborate with electrical, application, and mechanical engineers to integrate designs.
• Review drawings for completeness and standards compliance; apply checklists.
• Process Engineering Changes and maintain revision-controlled drawings.
• Follow established engineering processes and seek guidance to improve quality.

Skills

Diagram interpretation

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical design or technical diploma in engineering-related field

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

The Electrical Designer I collaborates closely with electrical engineers, application engineers, and mechanical designers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and manufacturability of electrical systems. The position emphasizes quality, adherence to standards, and timely completion of deliverables.

Design & Drafting

• Prepare electrical construction drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, finalizing three-line diagrams, cable schedules, sub-panel layouts)
• Ensure accuracy of drawings against BOM and design standards
• Incorporate customer redlines and revisions as directed

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with application engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers to integrate electrical designs into overall systems
• Coordinate layouts for panels and doors with other disciplines

Quality & Standards

• Review drawings for completeness and compliance with company/industry standards
• Apply checklists and processes to minimize errors and manufacturing rework
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across drawing packages

Change & Documentation Management

• Process Engineering Changes (ECs) and ensure timely updates
• Maintain drawing documentation, revisions, and version control
• Support traceability of design decisions and updates

Continuous Learning & Process Improvement (entry-level emphasis)

• Follow established engineering processes and design guidelines
• Seek guidance from senior designers/engineers and apply feedback to improve quality
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for process streamlining

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required

• Ability to read and interpret one-line, three-line, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules
• Skill in using CAD software (SolidWorks and SolidWorks Electrical preferred; otherwise AutoCAD, EPLAN, or eqv.) to produce and revise electrical drawings
• Ability to apply attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in drawings
• Skill in managing time effectively, tracking progress, and prioritizing tasks across multiple projects
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of power distribution and substation control concepts (three-phase systems, relays, transformers, control switches, etc.)
• Knowledge of engineering or industry standards relevant to electrical design and documentation
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude when working under pressure

An associate’s degree in electrical design or a technical diploma in an engineering-related field, along with 0 to 3 years of experience using CAD software (preferably SolidWorks Electrical), is required. Candidates with 0 to 3 years of electrical design experience in a manufacturing or production environment are preferred. Equivalent work experience of at least 3 years may also be considered.

Occasional (optional)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is frequently required to sit and rarely required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee uses computer keyboards often. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor often.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to airborne particles or chemical agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Switchgear Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.