Electrical Engineer- Control Panel Design

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to execute complete electrical design activities for control panels and thermal systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements. You will design standard and custom control panels, author P&IDs and electrical documentation, and ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Experience with power and control panel design.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce high-quality engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent electrical design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical for standard and custom control panels, including product extensions and standardisation initiatives.
• Author and validate P&IDs, electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant electrical system solutions.
• Specify electrical components and instrumentation in alignment with customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost targets.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations (UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements).
• Generate internal cost estimates for control panel assemblies and design with cost optimisation in mind.
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists, and account managers to develop optimized system solutions.
• Support suppliers and/or internal manufacturing teams by resolving technical issues during build and test phases.

Skills

Power and control panel design

Electrical codes and standards

Interpret technical specifications

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for executing complete electrical design activities for control panels and thermal systems. This role supports project execution, documentation, regulatory compliance, and platform development under general supervision. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective system solutions that meet customer requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical design for standard and custom control panels, including product extensions and standardisation initiatives
• Author and validate P&IDs, electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant electrical system solutions
• Specify electrical components and instrumentation in alignment with customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost targets
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations (UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements)
• Generate internal cost estimates for control panel assemblies and design with cost optimisation in mind
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists, and account managers to develop optimized system solutions
• Support suppliers and/or internal manufacturing teams by resolving technical issues during build and test phases

What You’ll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical design experience
• Experience with power and control panel design
• Working knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce high-quality engineering documentation
• Proficiency with Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent electrical design tools

Additional Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Knowledge of hazardous area requirements and electrical standards related to control panel design and integration
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Familiarity with engineering change control processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with suppliers, customers, account managers, and internal teams

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex, customer-driven engineering solutions
• Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
• Exposure to global electrical standards and regulated applications
• Ability to contribute to both new designs and platform standardisation efforts