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Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer - Medium Voltage Power Distribution

$85,000 - $115,000 + 10% Bonus + Specialist Training + 4 Weeks PTO + Relocation Assistance + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match + Weekends Off!

Chicago, IL

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with a Medium Voltage power distribution background looking to bring your designs from concept to on-site production in a fast-growing company?

Do you want to join a fast-growing, market-leading company with a clear path to senior management where you will be recognized as a technical expert and work directly with leadership to drive real change?

This prestigious power distribution specialist is a market leader in Low and Medium Voltage switchgear. Following a period of massive growth, they are expanding their operations and investing heavily in their people. They pride themselves on an innovative culture that offers true autonomy, allowing engineers to put their own stamp on complex projects and see them through from initial concept to on-site completion.

On offer is a pivotal role managing the full design lifecycle of bespoke Medium Voltage solutions. This position provides a higher level of technical status, focusing on the intricate controls and complex wiring unique to MV projects. To ensure you remain an industry leader, you will benefit from a unique 'whole-team' weekly training initiative where senior experts share specialist knowledge across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer with a specialist focus on Medium Voltage switchgear and switchboards looking for greater technical complexity and a fast-track to management.

The Role:

  • Lead the design of complex MV switchgear, including 2D elevation views, section views, and electrical schematics.
  • Manage the submittal and approval phase, focusing on intricate controls and advanced wiring systems.
  • Receive specialist technical training via weekly sessions and direct mentorship from VPs and Senior Leadership.

The Person:

  • Electrical Design, specifically within power distribution (Switchgear/Switchboards).
  • Advanced technical understanding of Medium Voltage (MV) controls, complex wiring, and circuitry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.


Key Words: Electrical Design Engineer, Medium Voltage, MV, Power Distribution, Switchgear, Switchboards, High Voltage, Controls, Circuitry, Breakers, 2D Design, CAD, Elevation Drawings, BOM, Schematics, Power Systems, Manufacturing, Project Lifecycle, Technical Lead, Addison, Chicago, Engineering Management.
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