Remote Electrical Design Engineer, Power Distribution

Applied Engineering; South Dakota Park (SD); Remote; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Job summary

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop low and medium voltage power distribution equipment for manufacturing and certification. You will contribute to schematics, component selection, testing, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role supports products from concept through manufacturing, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, product design, or power distribution equipment design.
• Experience with low voltage and/or medium voltage AC electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical ratings, system design principles, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and selecting electrical components for specific applications.
• Experience with power distribution equipment design.
• Familiarity with electrical components including circuit breakers, contactors, cable, terminal blocks, relays, and similar devices.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience creating documentation to support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical testing methods and safe prototype validation practices.
• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Understanding of component derating criteria and application‑specific design considerations.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, Engineering Vault, or similar engineering data management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and support low voltage and medium voltage power distribution products from concept through manufacturing, testing, and implementation.
• Research, evaluate, and select electrical components based on application requirements, industry standards, performance requirements, and system ratings.
• Develop electrical designs, schematics, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables that support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and cost-effective power distribution solutions.
• Support product validation, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement efforts.
• Contribute to the design and development of switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, generators, energy storage systems, and related power distribution equipment.
• Apply engineering principles, code requirements, and industry standards to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing product designs.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in the greater Minneapolis metro.
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

Skills

Power distribution design

Electrical schematics

Component selection

Testing and validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation and specs

Control circuits

Safety standards knowledge

Independent contributor

1-2 years experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop low and medium voltage power distribution equipment for manufacturing and certification. You will contribute to schematics, component selection, testing, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role supports products from concept through manufacturing, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and quality.