Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Electrical and Controls Designer

VERUS is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and results-driven Electrical and Controls Designer to join our close-knit team. This position allows for those with a degree in electrical engineering to grow and advance into an electrical engineer position once they are professionally licensed.

Our clients are important to us, so we need someone who is accountable and well organized, takes pride in meeting deadlines and milestones, and enjoys a good challenge. Our ideal candidate is also analytical and detail-oriented, with an understanding of codes, standards, engineering best practices, and quality control. They also understand the balance between technical excellence and practical engineering.

Most importantly, we are looking for a person who will fit in with our existing team – someone who is authentic and trustworthy, with a good sense of humor, approachability, and humility. Our aim is to further strengthen our team with both technical and personable people who can elevate our engineering capabilities.

WHAT SETS US APART?
VERUS is a Latin word that means true, authentic, fair and sincere. It’s a word we feel describes who we are as a firm. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, our innovation and our desire to provide effective solutions to deliver our clients business and operational objectives.We’ve assembled a group of industry leaders who bring unparalleled technical experience and knowledge to each of our projects. We’re an employee-owned company and this is reflected in how we work together as a team, and how we take ownership in the work we do for our clients.
A few reasons to consider us:

• VERUS employees care for and respect one another
• Our people and culture are genuine
• We invest in our employees with competitive pay and benefits
• We have a work hard, play hard culture and respect work/life balance
• There are opportunities for growth.

Learn more about us at Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF form (maximum four pages) via email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities and attributes of the Electrical and Controls Designer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, and other electrical/control systems for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facilities.
• Design of industrial, commercial, and manufacturing control systems, including the plant-wide integration of PLC and network hardware and interconnections, and control panel design.
• Perform electrical and control engineering tasks associated with projects, including design, drafting, engineering calculations, and specifications.
• Work under, and receive mentorship from, a senior engineer on comprehensive electrical and control design packages including: electrical and control diagrams, plans, details, panel arrangements, bill of materials, and hazardous area classification.
• Manage the assigned electrical and controls work package deliverables, including coordinating with other disciplines and drafting teams. Prioritize and set deadlines, while also being adaptable and flexible to changing needs.
• Ability to communicate competently with team members and Clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Experienced and/or comfortable with working in the field for engineering surveys and commissioning activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5-10 years of applicable experience.
• Solid basis of design and drafting using AutoCAD or Microstation (or both) is preferred.
• EIT (FE) is preferred but not required. Intention to take FE or PE exam in near future, if not already, is a minimum requirement.