Qualdoc
Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems
- Compensation
- From $90K / yr
- From job posting
- Location
- Henrico, VA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Other
- Level
- Lead
- Posted
- 8 July 2026 (about 2 months ago)
Checked 27 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
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.
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
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
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
Work location
- Henrico, VA, US
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Published 8 July 2026, last checked 27 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.