Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design EngineerLocation: Hopedale, MAThe RoleA wellestablished automation and engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its team in Hopedale, MA. This position is suited to an engineer with a strong electrical design background who can own control panel designs from initial concept through fabrication.The role offers handson involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with controls engineers, project managers, and inhouse panel fabrication teams to deliver highquality, codecompliant electrical designs for industrial automation systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign industrial electrical control panels from scratch, from concept through fabricationready documentationProduce complete electrical drawing packages, including:Power distribution and control schematicsPanel layouts and wiring diagramsI/O drawings and network architectureBills of Materials (BOMs) and cable schedulesSelect and size electrical components such as breakers, contactors, relays, PLC hardware, VFDs, power supplies, and instrumentationEnsure designs comply with NEC, NFPA, and UL 508A standardsCollaborate with internal panel fabrication teams to support build, testing, and troubleshootingSupport projects across industrial manufacturing, life sciences, utilities, and automation environmentsParticipate in design reviews, RFIs, and asbuilt documentationRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)3+ years of handson electrical design experience in an industrial or automation settingProven experience with control panel design and layoutProficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (EPLAN or similar tools a plus)Solid understanding of power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, and control wiringWorking knowledge of UL 508A and NEC requirementsNice to HaveExperience supporting PLC/HMI/SCADA systems (AllenBradley, Siemens, etc.)Exposure to regulated manufacturing or lifescience environmentsExperience working directly with panel shops or inhouse fabrication teamsField support, commissioning, or startup experience