Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent • Saint Petersburg, FL • 8h ago

Job Title: Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Power Systems)

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will guide design teams in tackling unique projects and challenges within the renewable energy sector. Projects may involve energy storage systems, power conversion units, or industrial equipment. These systems incorporate high power switchgear, electrical panels, and wiring, as well as standard control and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical designs of high-power systems from concept to production.

Assist in business capture efforts, including estimations and planning.

Develop product requirements from customer input.

Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Select key electrical components with an emphasis on cost reduction.

Design system wiring diagrams, electrical panel schematics, cable, and manufacturing outputs.

Perform design analysis, including DFMEA, derating analysis, arc-fault calculations, heat loss calculations, and short circuit current limit calculations.

Develop test plans against customer requirements.

Debug proto@type units using standard lab equipment.

Execute verification test plan using standard lab equipment.

Write manufacturing test specifications.

Represent Design Engineering in technical customer discussions.

Perform design reviews.

Provide guidance to junior engineers.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

At least 8+ years of experience in electrical hardware design.

Experience designing electrical panels and system wiring for high power systems.

Capable of leading projects independently and interacting with customers.

Experience in serial production and mass manufacturing.

Expert-level knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70), UL508A, or IEC equivalents.

Electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical, Creo Schematics, etap, Solidworks Electrical, or similar.

Experience managing entire design cycles from concept to production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Professional engineer certification is beneficial.

Experience in business capture efforts and customer requirement development.

Work Environment

This position requires working on-site in St. Petersburg, FL. The work environment is collaborative and involves using advanced technologies and equipment. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options, 401K match, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, pet insurance, adoption assistance, annual merit increases, and community volunteer opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Petersburg,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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