Staff Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Applied Engineering; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, etc.

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Relocation Assistance – Ownership – CE

Job summary

Applied Engineering, a Midwest engineering consultancy, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for remote work. You will lead design and validation across major subsystems, translate requirements into robust electrical solutions, and own all drawings and BOMs.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive design reviews, and support project planning. Candidates should have 5+ years in industrial electrical design, NEC/UL familiarity, and tool proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and SKM.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in electrical design or electromechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, conversion, monitoring, controls, and system integration.
• Experience designing specifications for switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators.
• Experience selecting and validating electrical components using NEC, UL, and industry derating criteria.
• Proven experience with design documentation, reviews, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of design standards, manufacturability, safety, and compliance practices.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for electrical power solutions.
• Ability to specify safe and effective prototype testing practices.
• Experience with ERP/PLM and engineering data management systems preferred.

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 bills of material.
• 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.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities across North America.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Team mentoring

Microsoft Office 365

Travel up to 20%

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer | Remote

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Electrical Design Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth.

As Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

• 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 bills of material
• 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
• Contribute to projects that impact communities across North America

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 5+ years of industrial experience in electrical design or electromechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, conversion, monitoring, controls, and system integration
• Experience designing specifications for switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators
• Experience selecting and validating electrical components using NEC, UL, and industry derating criteria
• Proven experience with design documentation, reviews, testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of design standards, manufacturability, safety, and compliance practices
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for electrical power solutions
• Ability to specify safe and effective prototype testing practices
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, ETAP, SKM, or similar tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the USA
• Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering data management systems preferred
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Paid overtime may be available.

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.