Job Title : Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Power Systems)
Job Description
The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will guide design teams in tackling unique projects and challenges within the renewable energy sector. Projects may involve energy storage systems, power conversion units, or industrial equipment. These systems incorporate high power switchgear, electrical panels, and wiring, as well as standard control and monitoring systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical designs of high-power systems from concept to production.
- Assist in business capture efforts, including estimations and planning.
- Develop product requirements from customer input.
- Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Select key electrical components with an emphasis on cost reduction.
- Design system wiring diagrams, electrical panel schematics, cable, and manufacturing outputs.
- Perform design analysis, including DFMEA, derating analysis, arc-fault calculations, heat loss calculations, and short circuit current limit calculations.
- Develop test plans against customer requirements.
- Debug prototype units using standard lab equipment.
- Execute verification test plan using standard lab equipment.
- Write manufacturing test specifications.
- Represent Design Engineering in technical customer discussions.
- Perform design reviews.
- Provide guidance to junior engineers.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.At least 8+ years of experience in electrical hardware design.Experience designing electrical panels and system wiring for high power systems.Capable of leading projects independently and interacting with customers.Experience in serial production and mass manufacturing.Expert-level knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70), UL508A, or IEC equivalents.Electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical, Creo Schematics, etap, Solidworks Electrical, or similar.Experience managing entire design cycles from concept to production.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Professional engineer certification is beneficial.Experience in business capture efforts and customer requirement development.Work Environment
This position requires working on-site in St. Petersburg, FL. The work environment is collaborative and involves using advanced technologies and equipment. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options, 401K match, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, pet insurance, adoption assistance, annual merit increases, and community volunteer opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00 / 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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Petersburg,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.