Electrical Designer

Electrical EngineerLocation: Elk Grove Village, ILType: Contract-to-HireCompensation: $30–$40/hr (based on experience)If you enjoy designing real-world electrical systems that actually get built—not just theoretical drawings—this opportunity offers a hands-on role in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment.This team designs and manufactures custom industrial systems, meaning your work directly impacts how equipment is built, wired, and delivered to customers across a range of industries.What You’ll Be DoingCreate detailed electrical design drawings including panel layouts, one-line diagrams, feeder calculations, and panel schedulesDevelop electrical layouts to support small-scale building and enclosure designs prior to customer releaseSpecify electrical components to meet project and customer requirementsDesign systems involving switchgear, ATS, distribution panels, transformers, and related componentsIncorporate fire/smoke alarm systems, lighting, receptacles, and battery systems into designsEnsure all designs meet NEC code requirementsWork closely with engineering and production teams to support a design-for-manufacturing approachWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of electrical design experience in industrial, architectural, or construction environmentsExperience designing systems that include:Switchgear, ATS, UDPsTransformers and distribution systemsLighting, alarms, and building electrical componentsStrong understanding of NEC code complianceAbility to interpret and develop technical drawings and schematicsBSEE preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will absolutely be consideredWhy This Role Stands OutWork in an engineer-to-order environment where every project is differentHigh visibility—your designs go straight into productionCollaborative culture between engineering, manufacturing, and customersOpportunity to transition into a long-term, direct roleBenefits (Through Sterling Engineering)Paid time off & holidaysMultiple medical plan optionsDental & vision coverage401(k)Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.