Electrical Engineer

Motor Controls Inc. (MCI); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA option

401k with matching

Employer-paid life insurance

PTO and holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

Motor Controls Inc. (MCI) in Dallas, TX is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop low and medium voltage switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution solutions across the full product lifecycle.

The role collaborates with mechanical and manufacturing teams to drive design-for-manufacturing, ensure NEC/UL compliance, and perform power system analyses while supporting testing, certification, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3–8 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within power distribution, control panels, or related equipment
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design tools
• Exposure to power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and design-for-manufacturing concepts
• Strong problem-solving and communication skill

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical equipment including switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems
• Create detailed engineering documentation including electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, bills of material (BOM), and equipment layouts
• Partner with mechanical and manufacturing teams to support integration and design-for-manufacturing
• Perform basic to intermediate power system analysis to support performance, safety, and compliance validation
• Interface with internal teams and customers to support project requirements and technical execution
• Ensure designs align with applicable standards including NEC, UL, and customer-specific requirements
• Support product testing, certification, and quality assurance activities
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in product design, efficiency, and manufacturability

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Overview

MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production‑drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more.

Job Summary

This role focuses on the engineering of low and medium voltage electrical systems, including switchboards, switchgear, and integrated power distribution solutions. The position offers exposure across the full product lifecycle—from design and documentation through manufacturing support, testing, and delivery—within a growing and high-demand infrastructure market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical equipment including switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems
• Create detailed engineering documentation including electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, bills of material (BOM), and equipment layouts
• Partner with mechanical and manufacturing teams to support integration and design-for-manufacturing
• Perform basic to intermediate power system analysis to support performance, safety, and compliance validation
• Interface with internal teams and customers to support project requirements and technical execution
• Ensure designs align with applicable standards including NEC, UL, and customer-specific requirements
• Support product testing, certification, and quality assurance activities
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in product design, efficiency, and manufacturability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3–8 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within power distribution, control panels, or related equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, switchboards, or control panel design
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design tools
• Exposure to power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and design-for-manufacturing concepts
• Strong problem-solving and communication skill

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to UL standards (UL891, UL1558) or willingness to learn
• Experience with control systems, PLCs, or panel-based designs
• Basic understanding of arc flash, thermal considerations, and electrical safety
• Exposure to mission-critical or data center environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option!)
• Quarterly performance bonus
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
• 401k with matching
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Referral bonus program