Electrical Engineer

Dunham-Bush USA; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

PTO after 90 days

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (100% paid)

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

Dunham-Bush USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, test, and support electrical starter and control panels for HVAC equipment. You will program DDC/PLC systems and oversee switchboard fabrication and plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities include creating design docs, BOMs, and manuals, reviewing orders for standards compliance, and aiding cross-functional teams to resolve issues while maintaining safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering with 3-4 years in HVAC/manufacturing.
• Experience PLC/DDC programming preferred and strong electrical design knowledge.
• Proven troubleshooting, teamwork and clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical starter and control panels and oversee switchboard fabrication.
• Program and configure DDC/PLC hardware and software for HVAC units and plants.
• Prepare electrical schematics, data, manuals and specs for products.
• Review orders for compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Support installation, testing and troubleshooting of panels and systems, ensuring safety protocols.
• Create BOMs and vendor specs; document for special projects and customized HVAC products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Warranty, Quality, and Production to resolve issues and support development.
• Assist Purchasing with sourcing components and evaluating vendors.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Train technicians on systems and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

HVAC applications

PLC/DDC programming

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering documentation software

Job description

The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, and test electrical systems and controls for HVAC manufacturing, with a primary focus on electrical starter and control panel design, switchboard fabrication, and plant facility oversight. This role will also oversee DDC controller-based hardware and software configurations, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide technical support to cross-functional teams. The position requires strong electrical engineering knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience with control systems in HVAC applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical starter and control panels, including switchboard fabrication and oversight of manufacturing plant electrical systems.
• Program and configure DDC controller-based hardware and software, ensuring accurate operation sequences for chiller, airside, and package units.
• Prepare design documents, including electrical data, schematics, operation manuals, and technical specifications for new and existing product platforms.
• Review factory orders for compliance with customer requirements, applicable standards, and sound engineering principles.
• Support the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical panels and control systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOM), purchased part specifications, and documentation for special projects and highly customized HVAC products.
• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing, Warranty Service, Quality Control, and Production departments to resolve technical issues and support product development.
• Assist Purchasing with sourcing components and evaluating vendor quality to ensure reliable electrical system performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical system issues.
• Train and provide guidance to technicians and production staff on electrical systems, control sequences, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-4 years of experience in electrical engineering within HVAC or manufacturing environments; experience with PLC/DDC programming is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, control systems, and HVAC-specific applications.
• Familiarity with product safety certification processes (ETL, AHRI) is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office and engineering documentation software.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive and innovative approach to engineering challenges.
• 401K Retirement Plan
• PTO after the 90-day period
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are paid 100% by the company
• Ten paid holidays set by the company

Dunham-Bush is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,