Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems

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Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems

Location: Henrico, VA

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Starts at $90,000.00 (Higher Depending on Experience)

Position Summary:

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems designs and supports industrial power distribution and control systems, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant engineering solutions while supporting manufacturing, project execution, and continuous system improvement.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical power distribution and control systems for industrial applications

Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, and bills of materials

Support both new product development efforts and modifications to existing systems

Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and internal design practices

Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing, operations, and production personnel

Maintain organized engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and configuration records

Collaborate with project teams from order release through manufacturing and final delivery

Monitor project schedules and support timely completion of engineering deliverables

Participate in engineering reviews, technical discussions, and project coordination meetings

Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and design efficiency

Core Competencies

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

Ability to work independently while managing multiple technical priorities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail with a focus on engineering accuracy and documentation quality

Ability to work effectively in deadline-driven engineering and manufacturing environments

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required)

Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering or power systems design

U.S. Citizenship required

Experience with industrial control components including relays, breakers, contactors, and metering devices

Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens PLC experience preferred)

Proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical (current version)

Strong understanding of electrical wiring practices, integration methods, and equipment layout

Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Experience working with electromechanical systems and integrated equipment

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Posted on: Jul 8, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: Henrico, VAOn-site

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