Electrical Engineer - Freeman

Ies Co; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical, Prescription, Short Term Dis.

Dental and Vision Coverage

Disability coverage

Job summary

IES in Batavia, Ohio seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on power distribution, including circuit breakers, switchboards, transformers, and wiring. You will size wires, review vendor cut sheets, and ensure NEC compliance while supporting cross-functional teams.

The role involves designing testing methods, assisting sales, and developing manufacturing processes, with collaboration across engineering and purchasing to verify form, fit & function of vendor materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of experience with power distribution components (circuit breakers, switchboards, transformers, disconnects, distribution panels, AC/DC wiring).
• Personable and customer-service oriented.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and design electrical systems by selecting products, components, and materials to meet application and customer requirements.
• Confirm system capabilities by designing testing methods and procedures; support customer system testing and witness testing.
• Develop solutions to support product sales by studying customer requirements and testing manufacturing methods and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components and gathering observations from the shop floor.
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods and coordinating with quality departments (ISO).
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and supporting Sales and Customer service, Warranty and Field Service.

Skills

Power distribution components

Customer service oriented

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel Spreadsheets

CAD

Electrical CAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Batavia, Ohio

Department: Engineering

Job Summary:

This person will focus on everything power distribution related, which includes components such as circuit breakers, switchboards, transformers, disconnects, distribution panels, and AC/DC wiring. Responsibilities include but not limited to red lining schematics, troubleshooting components, creating solutions for customer issues, performing engineering calculations, red-lining design work, creating bills of materials, reviewing cut sheets, some electrical supplies management, and inspecting/sizing wire, breakers, disconnects, and wire ways. They will also work closely with a variety of teams such as purchasing and engineering to verify that vendors materials are correct and meet the form fit & functions specifications expected.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and design electrical systems, by selecting products, components, and materials to meet the application and customer requirements.
• Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing procedures. Support Customer system testing, Witness testing.
• Develops solutions to support product sales by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from the manufacturing floor.
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; coordination with quality department and quality systems (ISO).
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests; Sales and Customer direct support, Warranty and Field Service support.
• Maintains product and company reputation by insuring compliance with State and Local regulations and the National Electric Code (NEC).
• PLC programing knowledge and Interface with building management systems and communications equipment
• Creates and Maintains product data base to support product engineering and sales departments.
• Participate in training development projects for shop floor personnel and guiding field technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in market related societies.

Job Locations

US-OH-Batavia

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal;\" Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify

E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify

English/Español

Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo

English/Español

Onsite

Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years’ experiencePower distribution components (circuit breakers, switch boards, transformers, disconnects, distribution panels, AC/DC wiring)
• Personable/Customer service oriented
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheets, CAD or Electrical CAD experience.
• Reliable and detail oriented and able to function at high level in fast paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal but Not Required:

• Electrical CAD
• Inventor
• Experiencein emergency power
• Desire to be in a leadership role
• High problem solving skills