Electrical Engineer- Dallas, Texas

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will play a key role in the design, development, and documentation of electrical systems for industrial applications.

In this position, you will be responsible for producing complete electrical design packages, including schematics, power distribution drawings, bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation. The role also involves electrical calculations, component selection, I/O development, and ensuring technical compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements, application specifications, and industry regulations to develop effective electrical and automation design solutions.
• Produce detailed electrical design documentation, including control panel layouts, bills of materials, wiring schematics, control drawings, and single-line power distribution diagrams.
• Perform I/O verification, testing support, and system validation activities.
• Complete enclosure-related calculations, including full-load current assessments and thermal/heat dissipation analysis.
• Develop, improve, and maintain standardised AutoCAD Electrical resources, including templates, symbols, libraries, and drawing standards.
• Maintain organised project records, ensuring all engineering drawings and technical documents remain accurate and up to date.
• Evaluate electrical components and review technical documentation to determine suitability for project requirements.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in electrical design, industrial automation, controls engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control system architecture, electrical symbols, and power distribution design.
• Experience using electrical design software, with EPLAN experience considered highly desirable.
• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, remote I/O systems, motor control equipment, variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to specify, size, and select electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnects, fuses, VFDs, relays, and other control components in accordance with project requirements.
• Working knowledge of North American electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices, with the ability to apply these requirements to engineering designs.
• Demonstrated ability to take projects from initial requirements through design, quality review, and final delivery with limited supervision.
• Experience designing electrical panels and systems ranging from low-voltage DC applications through to 480V power systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as project requirements dictate.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented approach to engineering documentation and design quality.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers, project teams, and manufacturing personnel.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development within electrical engineering and industrial automation.