Electrical Design Engineer
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$124,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Shape the Systems That Power Industry A rapidly growing industrial engineering consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support heavy industrial and agricultural projects from concept through construction. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate with a distributed team, and make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure—while enjoying flexible work options and clear professional growth paths. What You'll Do Design and develop industrial electrical systems—including power distribution, grounding, lighting, instrumentation, and motor controls—for agricultural and heavy industrial facilities Produce, modify, and review electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, P&IDs, and equipment schedules using AutoCAD and Revit (where applicable) Support projects through all phases—concept, design, documentation, coordination, and construction support Participate in technical design reviews to ensure compliance with NEC , IEEE, and general industrial electrical standards Assist with or review studies such as arc flash and coordination analyses using SKM or ETAP , as needed Collaborate closely with internal project teams and external clients in a professional, consulting-style environment Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting Clearly communicate technical concepts, design intent, and project status to stakeholders What You Bring Required Experience & Skills Experience in industrial electrical design (e.g., agriculture, ethanol, processing, material handling, power distribution, or similar facilities) Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and best practices Proficiency in AutoCAD ; ability to produce accurate, constructible electrical documents Comfort working independently while collaborating with a distributed engineering team Ability to operate confidently in a client-facing consulting role Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred & Additional Qualifications Revit experience for electrical design and multidisciplinary coordination Knowledge of
NEC , IEEE
standards, and industrial electrical codes Experience with SKM, ETAP, arc flash, or coordination studies Consulting or engineering services experienceEducation:
Sr Engineers:
4-year degree in electrical engineering or related field preferredDesigners/Drafters:
2-year technical degree or equivalent experience welcomed Why This Is a Great Place to Work Small, high-performing team where individual contributions are visible and valued Meaningful responsibility early —engineers are trusted to own work and influence outcomes Flexible work options : fully REMOTE, HYBRID, or ONSITE Real-world impact supporting critical infrastructure across agriculture, energy, and material processing Clear growth opportunities within a fast-growing firm founded in 2022 Collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture with modern tools and approachable leadership Work Environment You'll join a tight-knit electrical engineering group (approximately 5-10 engineers) within a fast-growing consulting firm. The environment emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and flexibility. Projects focus on heavy industrial and agricultural facilities and involve direct coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams. As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/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 remote position.
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