What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Electrical Design Engineer position at Insight Global?
Required Skills & Experience
- 5-10 years of experience in electrical design for industrial facilities, substations, or power generation stations
- Advanced skills in AutoCAD Electrical
- Associate degree or certification in Electrical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field. A bachelor's degree is a plus
- Proven expertise in designing control panels, motor control centers (MCCs), and switchgear
- Proficiency in creating physical layouts and wiring designs for high-voltage and low voltage systems.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
- Experience with additional CAD tools like Revit or SolidWorks is a plus.
- Strong understanding of industrial power systems, including grounding, conduit routing, and cable tray design.
- Familiarity with relay and protection systems, SCADA integration, and PLC wiring is advantageous.
- Knowledge of electrical standards and codes, including NEC, IEEE, and utility-specific guidelines
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Electrical Designer / Electrical Design Engineer with advanced expertise in AutoCAD, wiring design, and physical layout for industrial and utility applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing panels, substation systems, and power generation facilities. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality electrical designs that meet industry standards and project requirements.
Responsibilities also include:
- Develop and modify detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams,
- and physical layouts, using AutoCAD and other relevant tools.
- Design control panels, including layout, wiring, and bill of materials preparation, adhering
- to client specifications and standards.
- Create electrical designs for substations, power distribution systems, and generating
- stations, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEC, and utility regulations.
- Perform equipment layout and cable routing, ensuring efficiency and adherence to site specific constraints.
- Integrate vendor-supplied drawings and specifications into system designs.
- Participate in field assessments and site surveys to gather data and verify existing
- installations.
- Assist in preparing project documentation, such as single-line diagrams, as-built
- drawings, and construction packages.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards, such as IEEE, NFPA 70 (NEC), and
- ANSI.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases, including
- resolving design-related issues.
Compensation: $45-65/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
Salary : $45 - $65
