Sterling Engineering
Job Description
Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Henrico, VA
Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process, and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary :
The Electrical Design Engineer will collaborate with various departments, including sales, project management, procurement, production, and quality assurance, to develop electrical designs for critical power systems. This role requires problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects within schedule and budget constraints. The engineer will also ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Job Duties: Develop electrical designs for critical power systems, ranging from standard to complex configurations. Meet with stakeholders to establish requirements for new or existing products or electrical systems. Work closely with a team of engineers and CAD designers on engineering projects. Create user-friendly operation and maintenance manuals. Validate testing using manual procedures, testing tools, and database queries. Maintain cross-functional relationships with design engineers, quality teams, and production teams. Work with the quality team to assess quality metrics and analyze product design and production times. Promote a culture of electrical safety within the department and company. Create prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process to ensure design specifications are met. Analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise during manufacturing and recommend solutions. Deliver project-related documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), production drawings, test plans, and operation manuals. Manage change control and ensure smooth project execution. Travel and availability beyond normal business hours may be required. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 8 to 14 years of electrical design experience, preferably in critical power distribution and switchgear. Knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, UL 67 Panelboards, UL 857 Busway, UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment, and UL 62368/60950 Information Technology Equipment is preferred. Ability to read and understand electrical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics. Experience troubleshooting electrical systems based on engineering documentation. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office applications. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
262-443-3691 mfrancis@sterling-engineering.com Connect on LinkedIn
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Henrico, VA
Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process, and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary :
The Electrical Design Engineer will collaborate with various departments, including sales, project management, procurement, production, and quality assurance, to develop electrical designs for critical power systems. This role requires problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects within schedule and budget constraints. The engineer will also ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Job Duties: Develop electrical designs for critical power systems, ranging from standard to complex configurations. Meet with stakeholders to establish requirements for new or existing products or electrical systems. Work closely with a team of engineers and CAD designers on engineering projects. Create user-friendly operation and maintenance manuals. Validate testing using manual procedures, testing tools, and database queries. Maintain cross-functional relationships with design engineers, quality teams, and production teams. Work with the quality team to assess quality metrics and analyze product design and production times. Promote a culture of electrical safety within the department and company. Create prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process to ensure design specifications are met. Analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise during manufacturing and recommend solutions. Deliver project-related documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), production drawings, test plans, and operation manuals. Manage change control and ensure smooth project execution. Travel and availability beyond normal business hours may be required. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 8 to 14 years of electrical design experience, preferably in critical power distribution and switchgear. Knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, UL 67 Panelboards, UL 857 Busway, UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment, and UL 62368/60950 Information Technology Equipment is preferred. Ability to read and understand electrical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics. Experience troubleshooting electrical systems based on engineering documentation. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office applications. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
262-443-3691 mfrancis@sterling-engineering.com Connect on LinkedIn
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.