Role: Electrical Designer (Electrical & Controls Systems)
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Salary: $80,000–$100,000
Work Type: Full-time, Onsite
Travel: Varies (11–49%) for troubleshooting, training, and start-up support
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and standard company benefits
Position Overview
This Electrical Designer role focuses on designing electrical and control systems for custom equipment, translating process requirements into accurate, build-ready drawings. The position is primarily office-based, with regular interaction with the panel shop and occasional travel to support system start-ups and field troubleshooting. This is a hands-on design role ideal for someone who enjoys seeing their work move from drawings to fully functioning systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures
- Develop electrical drawings from P&IDs and I/O lists
- Create single-line diagrams, electrical architecture, and panel layout drawings
- Review customer system specifications and support project documentation
- Source and evaluate electrical components
- Support panel shop operations as needed
- Travel as required for troubleshooting, training, and start-up support
- Collaborate with field service teams to provide electrical support
- Manage work within project scope, schedules, and budgets
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of experience in electrical panel design
- Panel production experience strongly preferred
- Proficient in AutoCAD (2D required; 3D exposure helpful)
- Working knowledge of UL standards and NEC requirements
- Ability to produce clear, accurate electrical documentation
- Strong multitasking and project coordination skills
- Associate degree in electrical or controls engineering preferred
- MTR (Manufacturing Technical Representative) certification is a plus
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and work around industrial equipment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull for extended periods
- Use upper extremities to move equipment with steady force
- Occasional work in high-temperature environments (100°F+ for extended periods)
Critical Success Factors
- On-time delivery of project drawings and transmittals
- Accurate execution of project scope and requirements
- Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong budget awareness and support of on-time project billing