Electrical Design Specialist

Job summary

Develop and evaluate complex electrical designs, including distribution systems, control panels, and power systems. Perform technical calculations and review designs against engineering standards to solve system-level problems.

Job details

Electrical Design Specialist [$70-$85/hr] Electrical Design Specialists to apply their hands-on industry experience to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications Role Responsibilities Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components, including distribution systems, power systems, control panels, switchgear, and motor control systems Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documentation Perform electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and equipment sizing Evaluate design alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and system performance, and identify potential design issues or improvements Review and validate designs, calculations, assumptions, and technical approaches against project requirements and engineering standards Good Candidature Experienced Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, or Electrical Design Specialists with hands-on industry experience Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Strong understanding of electrical system design, power systems, and engineering principles Practical experience designing or evaluating electrical systems across areas such as industrial facilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, building services, or energy storage Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, electrical protection, equipment sizing, and power distribution Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EPLAN, Revit, or equivalent is a plus Candidates with practical experience applying electrical engineering principles to real-world electrical systems are strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree or professional engineering certification Experience with power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination Experience specifying and sizing transformers, switchgear, cables, motors, and protection equipment Experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, data centers, renewable energy projects, or other complex infrastructure Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, or equivalent Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, technical submittals, and engineering designs Project Details Duration: Short-term project Work Type: Technical problem-solving, electrical design analysis, and expert evaluation Domain: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Power Systems, and Industrial Electrical Systems

What you’ll do

Develop and evaluate complex electrical designs, including distribution systems, control panels, and power systems. Perform technical calculations and review designs against engineering standards to solve system-level problems.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on industry experience in designing electrical systems for industrial or infrastructure applications. Proficiency with electrical design tools and knowledge of international electrical codes is preferred.

Listed skills

• Load flow analysis · Preferred
• protection coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical Design
• Power Systems
• Load Flow Analysis
• Short-Circuit Analysis
• Protection Coordination
• AutoCAD Electrical
• ETAP
• SKM Power Tools
• EPLAN
• Revit
• Low-Voltage Systems
• Medium-Voltage Systems
• Equipment Sizing
• Industrial Automation
• Electrical Schematics
• NEC/IEEE/IEC Standards

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Construction