Senior Electrical Engineer- Industrial Control Panel Design

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Dental, medical, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering company in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems. The ideal candidate will have 6–8+ years of industry experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in design tools like Solidworks Electrical. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with various electrical codes, mentoring junior engineers, and leading design reviews. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of industrial electrical design experience required.
• Strong experience designing and supporting power and control panels.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and hazardous area classifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Knowledge of electrical codes

Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

Eplan

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for advanced electrical system design of control panels and integrated thermal systems. This role leads complex projects, ensures regulatory compliance, drives platform development and standardization activities, and supports customer engagement and mentors junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems.
• Lead projects to drive product extension and/or standardization activities.
• Author and validate P&IDs, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant system solutions.
• Specify components and instrumentation in accordance with customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Generate cost estimates and support internal and external quotation activities.
• Review supplier quotations for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Support manufacturing supplier escalations, troubleshooting, and validation testing.
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists and account managers to develop optimized system solutions.
• Lead design reviews and ensure design for manufacturability principles are applied.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6–8+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Strong experience designing and supporting power and control panels.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and hazardous area classifications as they pertain to control panel design and integration.
• Experience with customer-facing technical discussions.
• Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical, Eplan, or equivalent design tools.

Additional Success Factors

• Project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of change control and configuration management.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thorough attention to detail and documentation.
• Able to communicate and interact with suppliers, customers, account managers, and internal teams.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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