Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution | Burnsville, MN

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as an Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution . You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Minneapolis metro and beyond to apply.

This role leads electrical design efforts for a major product line redesign, developing schematics, wiring diagrams, one‑lines, and layout drawings for power distribution equipment. The Electrical Design Engineer interprets customer and site requirements, defines electrical specifications, supports certification and compliance activities, and produces detailed documentation for manufacturing and testing. This position works closely with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and engineering partners while contributing to design standardization, process improvements, and on‑site engineering discussions in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

As an Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution , you will:

Design and support low voltage and medium voltage power distribution products from concept through manufacturing, testing, and implementation
Research, evaluate, and select electrical components based on application requirements, industry standards, performance requirements, and system ratings
Develop electrical designs, schematics, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables that support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer needs
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and cost-effective power distribution solutions
Support product validation, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement efforts
Contribute to the design and development of switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, generators, energy storage systems, and related power distribution equipment
Apply engineering principles, code requirements, and industry standards to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing product designs
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
Contribute to projects that impact communities in the greater Minneapolis metro
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
1-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, product design, or power distribution equipment design
Experience with low voltage and/or medium voltage AC electrical systems
Understanding of electrical ratings, system design principles, and power distribution equipment
Experience researching, evaluating, and selecting electrical components for specific applications
Experience with power distribution equipment design
Familiarity with electrical components including circuit breakers, contactors, cable, terminal blocks, relays, and similar devices
Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and technical documentation
Experience creating documentation to support manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requirements
Knowledge of electrical testing methods and safe prototype validation practices
Working knowledge of NEC, UL, and other applicable electrical standards
Understanding of component derating criteria and application-specific design considerations
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software
Experience designing switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, generators, or similar power distribution products
NFPA 70E certification preferred
Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, or related standards
Experience with ERP, PLM, Engineering Vault, or similar engineering data management systems preferred
Experience developing, troubleshooting, or validating control circuits and control logic strongly preferred
Proficiency performing power systems analysis preferred