Senior Electrical Design Engineer

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Location: Jacksonville, FL or San Antonio, TX or Franklin, TN

Reports To: Director of Strategic Projects Engineering

Position Summary: The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture complex and highly customized equipment, applying advanced understanding of IEM products and systems.
• Performing design, troubleshooting, and commissioning job functions for assigned projects.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for the equipment design during the manufacturing and testing phases, resolving technical inquiries as needed.
• Lead coordination with mechanical designers to develop optimized layouts, front views, and plan views for complex switchgear and switchboard designs.
• Select and validate components, creating detailed bills of materials and verifying material compatibility and compliance with specifications.
• Independently author sequence of operation documents and verify system functionality aligns with design intent; mentor junior engineers on sequence development.
• Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
• Support factory witness tests, troubleshooting issues in real-time and communicating technical solutions to both internal and customer teams.
• Provide advanced design support to IEM’s product offerings and customer requirements, identifying design risks and proposing solutions during project execution.
• Serve as a technical resource for sales and project management, attending customer meetings, addressing design inquiries, and assisting in proposal development.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, sharing knowledge, reviewing designs, and providing technical guidance to promote team growth.
• Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time)
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
• Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD for complex electrical design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical layout integration, manufacturing constraints, and fieldinstallation considerations.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, balancingcompeting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly to internal teams, upper management, customers, and non-technicalstakeholders.
• Advanced technical writing skills, including authoring sequence of operations, design standards,and internal documentation.
• Highly developed organization and planning skills, able to coordinate cross-functional activitiesand maintain project visibility.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
• Ability to lead customer meetings, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior teammembers.
• Consistently demonstrates ownership and pride in workmanship, proactively identifying andcorrecting potential design issues.
• Effectively manages time across multiple priorities, consistently delivering high-quality workunder tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, and commitment to design accuracy andcompliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a related field.
• Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.
• Working with hyperscale customers is a plus.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.