Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as a Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Minneapolis metro and beyond to apply.

This role leads electrical design efforts for a major product line redesign, developing schematics, wiring diagrams, one‐lines, and layout drawings for power distribution equipment. The Electrical Design Engineer interprets customer and site requirements, defines electrical specifications, supports certification and compliance activities, and produces detailed documentation for manufacturing and testing. This position works closely with cross‐functional teams, suppliers, and engineering partners while contributing to design standardization, process improvements, and on‐site engineering discussions in a fast‐moving, collaborative environment.

As a Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution, you will:

Own all electrical design activities for a product line redesign effort

Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one‐lines, and layout drawings using industry‐standard CAD tools

Interpret customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints to create accurate, compliant electrical system solutions

Define electrical specifications, component selections, and system architectures for power distribution equipment including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations

Produce detailed technical documentation supporting manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requests

Collaborate with SMEs, cross‐functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project

Ensure electrical designs meet safety, performance, manufacturability, and relevant code/standard requirements

Support certification and compliance activities including UL 1008, UL 508, UL 1640, NEC, and other applicable standards

Maintain electrical documentation, BOMs, and revisions within ERP, PLM, and Vault systems

Contribute to process improvements, modularization, and design standardization initiatives

Participate in design reviews, prototyping sessions, and on‐site engineering discussions

Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners

Contribute to projects that impact communities in the greater Minneapolis metro

Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

Engineer I: $40.45–$46.52/hour

Engineer II: $44.14–$50.76/hour

Engineer III: $47.83–$55.00/hour

Senior Engineer: $51.51–$59.24/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, MN and the greater Minneapolis metro.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261086

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support