Senior Remote Electrical Design Engineer (Contract)

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Electrical Design Specialist for a short-term remote contract. You will develop and review electrical designs, analyze schematics, and perform critical calculations such as load flow and short-circuit analyses.

Ideal candidates have hands-on design experience, strong knowledge of low/high voltage systems, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit. This project offers a competitive hourly rate and remote collaboration with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and engineering principles.
• Hands-on industry experience in electrical design.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems and power distribution.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements and system performance.
• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, and components, including distribution systems and control panels.
• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations such as load flow, voltage drop, and short-circuit analysis.
• Evaluate design alternatives and identify potential design issues or improvements.
• Review and validate designs against project requirements and engineering standards.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience

Electrical system design

Practical design experience

Low- and medium-voltage systems

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Revit

Job description

Mercor is seeking an Electrical Design Specialist for a short-term remote contract. You will develop and review electrical designs, analyze schematics, and perform critical calculations such as load flow and short-circuit analyses.

Ideal candidates have hands-on design experience, strong knowledge of low/high voltage systems, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or Revit. This project offers a competitive hourly rate and remote collaboration with distributed teams.