Electrical Design Engineer – Level l or ll

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems—we’re shaping the future. With 75 years of experience, we deliver world-class solutions for complex power needs, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

About the role

The Electrical Design Engineer designs low and medium voltage power systems and serves as the primary technical interface for assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
• Independently perform design, troubleshooting, and commissioning to support IEM equipment.
• Support production during manufacturing and testing by addressing technical inquiries.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to layout and create front/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
• Select components and create detailed bills of materials for products.
• Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
• Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation aligns with design and written sequences.
• Support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands-on technical expertise for factory witness tests.
• Perform design tasks to support IEM’s products and achieve customer goals.
• Independently support sales and project management teams in answering customer design-related questions.
• Complete short field assignments for troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support (generally less than 5 days at a time and not exceeding 15% of total time).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications in the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
• Task management skills to carry out concurrent tasks to completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact directly with customers, sales, technical resources, and management.
• Technical writing skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Pride in workmanship and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous field service experience is a plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a plus.

Pay

Salary ranges for this role are based on location, experience, and qualifications:

• Level I: $76,800–$86,400
• Level II: $82,560–$96,000

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits.