Electro Mechanical Engineer

Synergy Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing seeks an experienced electrical design engineer to lead the development of control panels on-site in Greensburg, PA. You will drive CAD-based layouts, from concept through to assembly, ensuring UL508A and NFPA/NEC compliance for rugged industrial applications.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical design, strong CAD skills in AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical, and practical knowledge of motor control and power distribution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design with emphasis on UL508A-compliant control panels.
• Proven CAD capability drafting electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Strong command of core electrical fundamentals including branch circuit protection and power distribution.
• Solid understanding of UL508A, NEC, and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design complete industrial control panel layouts, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics in CAD.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, and NFPA codes during panel design.
• Size components for power distribution, motor circuits, VFDs, and create BOMs.
• Perform SCCR and thermal/load calculations for harsh environments.
• Design electrical packages for rugged outdoor deployments and hazardous locations.
• Collaborate with assembly technicians to guide builds and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

UL508A knowledge

Electrical theory

Motor control circuits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Location: East of downtown Pittsburgh, PA (On-site, 5 days/week)

Position Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

In this role, you will serve as the technical anchor for a focused 6-person engineering group, taking designs from initial concept and CAD drafting directly to physical assembly on our manufacturing floor. You will lead panel architecture, circuit protection, component selection, and safety standard compliance across our core product builds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Control Architecture & Schematics: Design complete industrial control panel layouts, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent).
• Standards & Compliance: Direct panel design to ensure strict conformance with UL508A, NEC, and NFPA 70/79 codes.
• Component Sizing & BOMs: Select components for power distribution, motor circuits, VFDs, and industrial controls; generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Engineering Calculations: Run SCCR (Short-Circuit Current Rating) and thermal/load calculations to match harsh environmental operating conditions.
• Harsh & Hazardous Environments: Design electrical packages suited for rugged outdoor field deployments and hazardous location standards (Class I, Div 1 & 2).
• Production & Shop Floor Support: Partner directly with assembly technicians and panel wiremen to guide builds, resolve layout issues, and assist through commissioning.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design with an emphasis on UL508A-compliant control panels.
• Proven CAD capability: Demonstrated background drafting electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Core Electrical Fundamentals: Strong command of electrical theory, branch circuit protection, power distribution, and motor control circuits.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of UL508A, NEC, and NFPA standards.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Work Arrangement: 100% on-site presence at our manufacturing facility in the Greensburg area.

Valued Backgrounds (Not Required, but a Plus)

• Experience with rugged outdoor equipment, telecom power cabinets, or shelter environmental systems.
• Familiarity with Class I, Division 1 & 2 hazardous locations.
• Exposure to industrial communications protocols and PLC integration.

Why Apply?

• Impact: High-visibility technical lead seat on an agile, tight-knit 6-person team.
• Ownership: True cradle-to-grave engineering where your designs are built downstairs on the shop floor, not outsourced across the globe.