Electrical Engineer

Job Description

To create standard products with reference using customer specifications to design Powell standard products.

• Design standard jobs with guidance.
• Read and interpret customer job specifications.
• Order materials.
• Create drawings.
• Transmit drawings to shop and customer.
• Interface with sales, customer (with supervisor) and shop.
• Completed tasks are checked by more senior engineers.
• Direct designers in completing wiring diagrams.

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area.
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in an Engineering role.
• Check wiring diagrams completed by others.
• Ability to analyze and answer technical questions from designers.
• Ability to interact on a regular basis with shop personnel.
• Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple application problems independently with minimum supervision.
• Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
• Ability to order material electronically.
• Advanced drafting/CAD skills.
• Proficient with electrical design and circuitry.
• Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and modify drawings.
• Able to apply NEC, ANSI, and other codes as it applies to day‑to‑day activity.
• Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
• Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
• Innovative to improve existing products.
• Able to design one product in the most economical way while achieving quality.
• Attend in‑house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, safety rules and regulations, and vendor products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position does not support relocation or sponsorship.

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work‑life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company‑sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

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