Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution & Control Panels

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Motor Controls Inc. is seeking an electrical engineer to design and develop switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems for critical infrastructure.

You will own engineering tasks from concept through documentation and delivery, collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a bachelor's in EE, 3+ years of electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years in electrical design for power distribution or switchgear
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems and switchgear design
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar tools
• Exposure to power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower) is preferred
• Manufacturing environment experience and design-for-manufacturing awareness
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical equipment including switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems
• Create detailed engineering documentation: schematics, single-line diagrams, BOMs, and layouts
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams for integration and design-for-manufacturing initiatives
• 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 NEC, UL, and customer requirements
• Support product testing, certification, and quality assurance activities
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in product design, efficiency, and manufacturability

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Power system analysis

Manufacturing exposure

Problem solving

Communication skills

Control systems

PLCs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Motor Controls Inc. is seeking an electrical engineer to design and develop switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems for critical infrastructure.

You will own engineering tasks from concept through documentation and delivery, collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a bachelor's in EE, 3+ years of electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.