Remote Electrical Design Engineer – Power Systems Lead

Applied Engineering; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Engineering in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design and validation for major subsystems and product areas. The role focuses on translating system requirements into practical electrical designs, owning schematics, BOMs, and driving design reviews.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in electrical design or electromechanical systems, with strong knowledge of power distribution, conversion, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in electrical design or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with power distribution, conversion, monitoring, controls, and system integration.
• Experience designing specifications for switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators.
• Proficient with NEC, UL, and industry derating criteria.
• Experience with design documentation, reviews, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with industry standards for electrical power solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the USA.
• NFPA 70E Certification and UL standards familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and validation for major subsystems and product areas.
• Translate system requirements into practical, robust electrical designs.
• Own schematics, drawings, calculations, specifications, and BOMs.
• Drive design reviews, trade studies, prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and project teams.
• Mentor early-career engineers and reinforce electrical design standards.
• Support project planning, effort estimation, and execution.
• Stay current with advancements in power systems, microgrids, renewable energy, and power conversion technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Power systems knowledge

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

ETAP

SKM

UL/NEC standards knowledge

Job description

Applied Engineering in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design and validation for major subsystems and product areas. The role focuses on translating system requirements into practical electrical designs, owning schematics, BOMs, and driving design reviews.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in electrical design or electromechanical systems, with strong knowledge of power distribution, conversion, and