Position Summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Designer to join our Switchgear Design team. Working under the direction of a Lead or Design Engineer, the Electrical Designer will support the development of electrical design packages for low and medium voltage switchgear, assist with CAD-related activities, and help maintain accurate engineering documentation and part records. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced, production-driven environment where attention to detail and collaboration are essential to delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with engineering team to develop complete electrical design packages for low and medium voltage switchgear in accordance with customer specifications and applicable codes and standards under the direction of a Lead or Design Engineer.
• Assist Electrical Design Engineers with day-to-day design tasks, including drawing updates, BOMs, and engineering transmittals.
• Support CAD-related activities such as updating drawings, redlines, schematic revisions and support on the shop floor under the direction of a Lead or Design Engineer.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of engineering documentation and reference materials.
• Create and maintain accurate part descriptions in the engineering and ERP systems (Infor/WorkNet), ensuring consistency and adherence to IEM naming standards.
• Review and update existing part records to correct inaccuracies, eliminate duplicates, and align descriptions with current design standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Technology Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience reading and producing electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams for switchgear or similar power distribution equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Working knowledge of UL standards applicable to switchgear, NEC, CEC and power distribution equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to design accuracy, documentation quality, and adherence to established engineering processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Prior experience in a custom switchgear, MCC, or power distribution manufacturing environment is desired.

Workplace Conditions

• On-site at an IEM manufacturing facility; office and production floor environment.
• Regular shop floor interaction with production, wiring, and assembly teams.
• Standard business hours with occasional overtime during peak production periods.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $64,000-$84,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.