Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Louisville, KY
(Combination of office and job site)

Full-Time

Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Some flexibility based on project needs
Limited travel required

Our client designs and delivers advanced airport baggage handling systems that move millions of bags safely, accurately, and efficiently across the globe. Due to rapid growth, they are expanding their Electrical Design Engineering team and are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer – Level III to support complex, high-impact projects.

This is a senior-level, hands‑on engineering role for someone who can work with minimal supervision, apply sound judgment, and take ownership of electrical designs from concept through execution. The ideal candidate is a strong technical problem‑solver who can develop clean, efficient electrical diagrams—and identify and correct issues before they reach the field.

Lead and coordinate electrical design activities within assigned engineering projects

Analyze schematics, specifications, drawings, and related data to determine design requirements

Develop and self‑verify accurate electrical device layouts, panel layouts, motor schematics, control schematics, I/O diagrams, and bills of materials

Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, company guidelines, and customer contract requirements

Support Project Managers, Field Engineers, Purchasing, and Panel Fabrication teams

Evaluate, approve, and release design changes and drawing updates

Utilize CAD and drafting software to produce detailed electrical designs

Communicate design progress and task status to the project team

Design electrical systems including power distribution, industrial control panels, and industrial network architectures

Interface directly with customers to support installation, commissioning, and required design modifications

Provide technical guidance and, when needed, oversee the work of other designers

Other responsibilities as required

7+ years of electrical design engineering experience in industrial, controls, or automation environments

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation

Experience designing control panels, motor control circuits, and industrial power distribution systems

Proficiency with CAD and electrical design tools

Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and organizational skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Combination of office and job site settings

Collaborative, fast‑paced, growth‑oriented culture

Prolonged sitting when in an office environment

Standing and walking for extended periods at job sites