Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

This role designs and implements electrical controls and power systems for industrial refrigeration projects, with a strong focus on large-scale, turnkey systems. The Electrical Design Engineer supports cross-functional project execution, ensures compliance with industry standards and internal procedures, and contributes to the design of safe, efficient, and reliable industrial refrigeration solutions. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and advancement within a rapidly expanding engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical controls and power systems for industrial refrigeration projects, including large-scale and heavy industrial applications.
• Produce preliminary and final design drawings and documentation using CAD software, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with project requirements.
• Perform required electrical design calculations to support system sizing, protection, and performance, following applicable codes and standards.
• Design lighting systems for industrial warehousing and related facilities, integrating them into overall electrical system layouts.
• Generate detailed controls bills of materials (BOM) and take-offs to support project planning, procurement, and construction.
• Assist with purchasing of related electrical materials and components, coordinating closely with the purchasing team to ensure timely and accurate orders.
• Ensure all electrical designs adhere to internal procedures, applicable regulations, and client standards, maintaining a strong focus on safety and reliability.
• Submit complete design documentation packages to management and construction teams, supporting clear communication and efficient project execution.
• Provide technical support during installation to ensure systems are installed in accordance with design specifications and engineering intent.
• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and enter data into the ERP system to support project tracking, cost control, and inventory management.
• Consult with fabrication teams to address design questions, resolve issues, and provide physical assistance when necessary to support successful fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinate with vendors to clarify part specifications, fabrication requirements, and technical details, ensuring that supplied components meet design and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with project engineering and mechanical engineering teams on heat transfer products, HVAC, and refrigeration-related designs, including change orders and design updates.
• Support project coordination efforts by communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and contributing to schedule and scope management.
• Demonstrate and develop engineering leadership capabilities by taking ownership of design deliverables, mentoring peers when appropriate, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager to support overall project and departmental goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in electrical system design, including at least 2–3 years in electrical design for industrial or related projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other CAD software (such as SolidWorks) for creating electrical drawings and documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including power distribution, controls, and industrial systems.
• Experience with electrical design for industrial applications such as large-scale refrigeration, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to perform and document electrical design calculations to support safe and efficient system operation.
• Experience with project engineering and project coordination in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering concepts related to heat transfer products, HVAC, and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Ability to generate and manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and enter data into ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with fabrication teams, purchasing, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods while performing design and documentation work.
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment and regular drug testing as part of a safety-sensitive position.
• Demonstrated interest or capability in engineering leadership, including taking initiative, owning deliverables, and supporting team success.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical systems for ammonia and CO2-based industrial refrigeration systems.
• Deep understanding of safety and environmental regulations related to industrial refrigeration and associated electrical systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with change order management and design modifications in an active project environment.
• Background in designing or supporting heat transfer products and complex mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and their integration with electrical controls and power distribution.
• Experience working within a rapidly growing engineering organization and adapting to evolving processes and structures.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, including participation in training, apprenticeship programs, and leadership opportunities.

Work Environment

The role is based at a headquarters facility that designs, fabricates, and installs customized, turnkey industrial refrigeration systems. The organization employs approximately 380 people, including around 80 engineers and 120 operations staff, and has doubled in size over the last five years. The mechanical engineering group currently includes about 30–35 engineers, with plans to grow to 45–50 by June 2027, providing a dynamic and collaborative environment with significant opportunities for advancement and leadership. The work involves extensive use of CAD tools, ERP systems, and standard office and engineering software, with much of the work performed in an office or design environment where the engineer remains seated or standing for extended periods. Regular interaction with fabrication, operations, and purchasing teams is expected, including occasional visits to shop or field environments to support installation and fabrication activities. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan with a generous company match up to 15%, health insurance with a substantial portion of premiums paid for employees and families, dental and vision insurance, weekly pay, competitive vacation and holiday pay, and supplemental insurance options. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage after one year of employment, and life insurance coverage after one year. Employees may also be eligible for referral incentives, opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs, as well as discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company programs. A structured bonus program (targeted around 10%) and strong growth prospects contribute to a rewarding and engaging work environment focused on long-term career development.

Interested? Questions? Book time with Recruiter Sophia Fontana using this link:

This is a Permanent position based out of Lyndhurst, VA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15%
• Health insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive vacation & holiday pay
• Supplemental insurance available (Aflac)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment
• Life insurance coverage after one year of employment
• Employee referral incentives
• Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions 10% bonus structure, lots of opp to grow

This is a fully onsite position in Lyndhurst,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

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