Electrical Panel Design

Global Connect Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking an Electrical Panel Design Engineer in the United States. You will design electrical control panels, prepare schematics, and size components, ensuring compliance with NEC and IEC standards.

You’ll collaborate with electrical and controls engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to deliver robust panel solutions. The role requires hands-on CAD experience, knowledge of three-phase systems, and strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in electrical panel design or industrial electrical design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent electrical CAD software.
• Experience preparing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, electrical protection, grounding, and power distribution.
• Experience selecting electrical components and calculating electrical loads.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, relays, contactors, and industrial control systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards and applicable codes.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels, power distribution panels, MCCs, and industrial automation panels.
• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, terminal plans, and cable schedules.
• Create and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.
• Select and size electrical components, including breakers, contactors, relays, PLCs, VFDs, transformers, and terminal blocks.
• Perform electrical calculations for load requirements, cable sizing, short-circuit protection, and distribution.
• Design panels involving single-phase and three-phase power supplies.
• Ensure panel designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, IEC standards as applicable.
• Coordinate with engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to finalize designs.
• Support panel fabrication, assembly, wiring, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Review BOMs, component specs, and vendor documentation.
• Revise drawings based on engineering changes, customer specs, and manufacturing feedback.
• Maintain design documentation and ensure drawings are released on schedule.

Skills

Panel design

Electrical calculations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Electrical CAD software

Job description

• Design electrical control panels, power distribution panels, motor control panels (MCC), and industrial automation panels.


• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, terminal plans, and cable schedules.


• Create and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design software.


• Select and size electrical components, including circuit breakers, contactors, relays, PLCs, VFDs, transformers, power supplies, and terminal blocks.


• Perform electrical calculations for load requirements, cable sizing, short-circuit protection, and power distribution.


• Design panels involving single-phase and three-phase power supplies.


• Ensure panel designs comply with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, and industry standards, such as NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508a, and IEC standards, as applicable.


• Coordinate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, manufacturing teams, and project managers to finalize panel designs.


• Support panel fabrication, assembly, wiring, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.


• Review bills of materials (BOMs), component specifications, and vendor documentation.


• Revise drawings based on engineering changes, customer specifications, and manufacturing feedback.


• Maintain accurate design documentation and ensure drawings are released on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.


• 3-7 years of experience in electrical panel design or industrial electrical design.


• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent electrical CAD software.


• Experience preparing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.


• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, electrical protection, grounding, and power distribution.


• Experience selecting electrical components and calculating electrical loads.


• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, relays, contactors, and industrial control systems.


• Understanding of electrical safety standards and applicable codes.


• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UL 508a panel construction requirements and industrial control panel practices.


• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, and relevant local electrical codes.


• Experience supporting panel shop fabrication, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), commissioning, and field troubleshooting.


• Experience working with BOM management, engineering change orders (ECOs), and manufacturing documentation.