Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Job ID: 365545Location: Louisville, KY, USPosted: 2026-6-5Category: Design EngineeringPosition Type: Direct HireJob DescriptionJob Title: Lead Electrical Design EngineerPay Rate: 100K - 150K + Bonus Location: Louisville, KYZip Code: 40222Start Date: Right AwayKeywords: #ElectricalDesignEngineerJobs; #LouisvilleJobs; #INDREGJob Description:Design Engineers contribute to the successful completion of projects by utilizing design experience to accomplish technical engineering task work and deliver customer solutions. The Design Engineer Level 3 should rely on their experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals; and is a critical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing electrical diagrams with varying levels of efficiency and elegance, while being able to locate and correct mistakes found in electrical diagrams. This role works under minimal supervision. * Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within an assignment. * Analyze engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors. * Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials. * Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications. * Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators. * Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases. * Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs. * Communicate with the project team regarding task completion status. * Designs and develops detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels and industrial network architectures from examples and experience. * Interfaces with customers on an extensive basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs. * May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.* Ability to travel up to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.* Ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude * Strategic thinker and problem-solver * Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills* Possesses knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures as related to design * Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and good organizational skills* detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is reliable, accurate and thoroughly self-verified.Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."