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Electrical Design Engineer

Applied Engineering

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Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Electrical Design Engineer will own electrical design activities for a power distribution product-line redesign. The role develops schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and layout drawings; defines specifications, components, and system architectures; and supports manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requests. The engineer collaborates with internal teams and suppliers and contributes to design reviews, process improvements, modularization, and standardization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical CADElectrical DesignPower DistributionElectromechanical SystemsCustomer Specification InterpretationElectrical SafetyManufacturabilityElectrical ComplianceTechnical DocumentationSwitchgearSwitchboardsTransfer SwitchesLoad BanksUL StandardsERP SystemsPLM SystemsEngineering Vault SystemsProcess ImprovementModularizationDesign AutomationProject ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationIndependent WorkTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCuriosityProblem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering2+ Years Electrical Design ExperienceStrong Work EthicIntegrityLearning Mindset

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: As an Electrical Design Engineer Power Distribution , you will: Own all electrical design activities for a product line redesign effort Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and layout drawings using industry-standard CAD tools Interpret customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints to create accurate, compliant electrical system solutions Define electrical specifications, component selections, and system architectures for power distribution equipment including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations Produce detailed technical documentation supporting manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requests Collaborate with SMEs, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project Ensure electrical designs meet safety, performance, manufacturability, and relevant code/standard requirements Support certification and compliance activities including UL 1008, UL 508, UL 1640, NEC, and other applicable standards Maintain electrical documentation, BOMs, and revisions within ERP, PLM, and Vault systems Contribute to process improvements, modularization, and design standardization initiatives Participate in design reviews, prototyping sessions, and on-site engineering discussions Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners Contribute to projects that impact communities across North America Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 2+ years of experience in electrical design for custom-engineered power distribution or electromechanical systems Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings Experience interpreting customer specifications and site requirements to develop electrical system solutions Knowledge of electrical design best practices including safety, performance, manufacturability, and compliance Experience creating technical documentation to support manufacturing, testing, and certification Experience with switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, or related power distribution equipment Familiarity with UL standards such as UL 1008, UL 508, and UL 1640 Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering vault systems for managing design documentation and BOMs Background in process improvement, modularization, or design automation Project management experience including coordinating cross-functional teams and tracking deliverables strongly preferred Capable of working independently and as a team member Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking Effective verbal and written communication Desire to work on a variety of projects ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.go-applied.com/careers/openings/

How this job compares

Set against the 10,256 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Wisconsin median$100–160K/yr65 salary ranges
  • US median$44–55/hr388 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 204 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 10,256 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,576 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,966 of the 10,256 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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