Electrical Designer

Role Information

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Work Location: Fully remote position

Employment Type: Full-time

Employment Status: Exempt, salaried

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Must reside in the United States.

We are not accepting applicants for remote workers in California, Illinois, and New York at this time.

$83,000 - $101,000/yr

The Electrical Designer supports the development and deployment of Cutsforth’s Continuous Online Monitoring (COLM) solutions by designing system configurations that meet client asset-health and reliability needs. Working under the direction of the Reliability Manager, this role translates customer requirements into practical, technically sound COLM designs that enhance equipment performance and operational uptime. The position also supports the successful execution of monitoring projects through cross‑functional coordination, project management responsibilities, and on‑site travel to ensure proper installation, integration, and customer satisfaction.

• Design of Cutsforth COLM Systems: Design Cutsforth COLM systems and their integration at customer sites. Design work is performed under the direction of the Reliability Services Manager using applicable electrical specifications and industry standards.
• Design Documentation: Gather customer electrical specifications for design incorporation and engineering review. Develop engineering drawings, layouts, BOMs, and installation documentation to support deployment of COLM solutions.
• Standards and Compliance: Ensure designs comply with Cutsforth standards, safety practices, and industry-recognized reliability engineering principles.

• Act as the technical liaison between project management staff, customer points of contact, and Cutsforth engineering.
• Lead or attend project scope definition meetings
• Provide input on design scheduling and prioritization
• Identify project design risks
• Provide technical input during customer meetings, design reviews, and internal cross-functional discussions

• Provide customers with remote and in-person installation and commissioning support.
• Understand not only the electrical connectivity of Cutsforth system but also how to commission and operate the systems.
• Troubleshoot system functionality from both the electrical wiring perspective and the I/O perspective.
• Travel to sites to provide implantation/commissioning support as needed.

• Maintain familiarity with ISO
  9001 quality management systems
• Ensure documentation supports long term reliability and compliance

• Prepare customer facing reports and professional documentation
• Respond to client inquiries and provide technical justifications

• At least an associate’s degree in instrumentation & controls, electronics, reliability or another related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a power plant or similar industrial setting
• Highly proficient in 2D electrical diagram creation, editing, and interpretation
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• A mastery of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel for the purposes of preparing professional, customer facing communications and reports.
• Strong task and project management skills to ensure consistency in workflow and record keeping.
• Experience and familiarity with web presentation and video conferencing solutions
• Adept at identifying customer needs and challenges

• 3+ years of experience contributing to technical, industrial projects with proficiency in electrical and controls projects.
• Experience with power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience and familiarity with web presentations and video conferencing solutions

• Successfully pass background check for cybersecurity access requirements.

• Candidate will be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity and those relevant to the functions of their role.
• Candidate is expected to maintain a cybersecure work environment.

• Must…