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.
Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems
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Apply to this job Henrico, VA on site Until 9/7/2026 7+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description
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:
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
About this role
Summary
Designs electrical power and control systems, creates schematics, ensures code compliance, supports manufacturing and projects.
Job title
Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Control Systems
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
industrial equipment
Location requirements
Henrico, VA; on-site required; no remote work
Salary
$90k+
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
electrical engineeringpower systemsrelaysbreakerscontactorsmetering devicesPLCautoCAD electricalelectrical codes
Preferred skills
siemens PLCelectromechanical systems
Specializations
power distributioncontrol systemselectrical schematicsPLC systemsautoCAD
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Henrico, VA 23294, USA
On-site City