The Role
Entry-level electrical design engineer supporting motor automation and switchgear system design. Create schematics, 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, and PCB designs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Support prototyping, lab testing, documentation, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement under senior engineer guidance.
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Job Summary:
The Electrical Design Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, development, verification, and production of motor automation and switchgear systems. This position provides hands-on exposure to electrical system design, drafting standards, component selection, and compliance testing while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
He/She will apply engineering principles, drafting standards, and manufacturing best practices to support existing product lines and contribute to new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering change activities.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Electrical Design & Documentation
2. Engineering Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration
3. Prototyping, Testing & Validation
4. Continuous Improvement & Product Optimization
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.
The Electrical Design Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, development, verification, and production of motor automation and switchgear systems. This position provides hands-on exposure to electrical system design, drafting standards, component selection, and compliance testing while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
He/She will apply engineering principles, drafting standards, and manufacturing best practices to support existing product lines and contribute to new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering change activities.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Electrical Design & Documentation
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cabinet layouts for motor operator systems in accordance with company standards and applicable codes.
- Create and revise 2D/3D drawings and models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for existing and new product designs.
- Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and revision-controlled drawings.
- Support engineering change activities, including design updates and documentation revisions.
- Support the development and refinement of printed circuit board (PCB) designs under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Assist with schematic capture, component placement reviews, and layout verification to ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability requirements.
- Participate in PCB design reviews, providing input on component selection, signal routing considerations, grounding, and power distribution.
2. Engineering Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work under the guidance of senior engineers on assigned design and development projects.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation teams, including design clarification, troubleshooting, and implementation support.
- Assist with component selection and alternate sourcing, evaluating form-fit-function and updating documentation as required.
3. Prototyping, Testing & Validation
- Support the development of functional prototypes, samples, and demonstration units to validate design intent.
- Perform engineering verification and validation testing in the lab under supervision.
- Gain familiarity with ANSI, IEC and applicable industry standards and their application to product design and testing.
- Assist with verification and functional testing of new PCB designs, documenting results and observations.
4. Continuous Improvement & Product Optimization
- Participate in product usability, reliability, and value improvement initiatives through the Value Improvement (VIP) system.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, drafting standards, PCB design practices, and documentation workflows.
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on manufacturability, quality, and lifecycle performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering field.
- Experience: 0–2 years of relevant engineering or technical experience (internships and co-ops acceptable).
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical drafting and documentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-based engineering environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing-oriented environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- C, C++, Java is a plus.
- Working knowledge of electrical standards and codes, such as ANSI, UL, IEC, IEEE, or NEC (NFPA 70).
- Familiarity with PCB design fundamentals using tools such as Altium Designer, including schematic capture, layout concepts, and component libraries.
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment, such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Exposure to industrial control systems, motor automation, switchgear, or panel design is desirable.
Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field
- 0-2 years of relevant engineering or technical experience (internships and co-ops acceptable)
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical drafting and documentation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, manufacturing-oriented environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of or working familiarity with C, C++, Java
- Working knowledge of electrical standards and codes (ANSI, UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC)
- Familiarity with PCB design fundamentals and tools such as Altium Designer
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope)
- Exposure to industrial control systems, motor automation, switchgear, or panel design
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The Company
What We Do
Southern States, LLC is the world's largest manufacturer of high-voltage disconnect switches and a provider of essential products and services to electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in high-voltage switching solutions and grid-resiliency technology designed to transfer bulk power, balance loads, and protect critical power infrastructure assets from damaging overcurrents, supporting the electric power grid for over a century.
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