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Electrical Design Engineer Heavy Equipment Jobs

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bucyrus, OH ยท On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

MUST HAVE experience working in Heavy Equipment or at an OEM Bucyrus, OH Rooted, stable heavy ... Complete mechanical and electrical design of equipment, spending the majority of your time on ...

Electrical Design Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK ยท On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical proposals. * Support project execution ... heavy industrial environments. * Experience with electrical distribution systems, motor control ...

... equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks. Autocar's severe-duty vocational trucks provide customers ... Medium and Heavy-duty truck chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software.

... equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks. Autocar's severe-duty vocational trucks provide customers ... Medium and Heavy-duty truck chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software.

Pelzer, SC The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing AC/DC power ... The engineer will develop single-line diagrams, control schemes, equipment specifications, and ...

Electrical Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$105K - $155K/yr

Electrical Design Engineer (Revit/BIM) Company Name: Robert Derector Associates (RDA) Location: New ... Specify and coordinate electrical equipment including switchboards, transformers, distribution ...

Electrical Design Engineer (Revit/BIM) Company Name: Robert Derector Associates (RDA) Location: New ... Specify and coordinate electrical equipment including switchboards, transformers, distribution ...

Electrical Design Engineer (Revit/BIM) Company Name: Robert Derector Associates (RDA) Location: New ... Specify and coordinate electrical equipment including switchboards, transformers, distribution ...

Electrical Design Engineer The Electrical Design Engineer is a responsible for creating and developing the layout and design of electrical wire harness systems used in off-highway equipment. They ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical design engineer heavy equipment in the United States is $101,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Electrical Design Engineer

New Berlin, WI โ€ข On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems and control panels for custom industrial equipment from concept through completion

  • Create and modify electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, interconnect drawings, and conduit drawings

  • Support factory acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and equipment validation, as well as assist with site acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning


Job description

Sterling Engineering is partnering with an industry-leading manufacturer to hire an Electrical Design Engineer in New Berlin, WI. This is a hands-on engineering opportunity focused on designing electrical systems and control panels for large custom industrial equipment.
You’ll work on projects from electrical design through testing and commissioning, with exposure to motor controls, drives, transformers, power distribution, and custom control panels. This is a great opportunity for an electrical engineer who enjoys seeing their designs move from drawings to actual equipment on the manufacturing floor.

Location: New Berlin, WI 53151

Salary: $90,000–$110,000

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

What You’ll Do
  • Design electrical systems for custom industrial equipment from concept through completion
  • Create and modify electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, interconnect drawings, and conduit drawings
  • Design electrical control panels and custom enclosures for industrial equipment
  • Perform electrical calculations including wire sizing, transformer sizing, drive selection, braking resistors, contactors, overload protection, and other power distribution components
  • Select electrical components including motors, drives, transformers, breakers, contactors, and related control hardware
  • Apply NEC requirements and applicable electrical design standards throughout the design process
  • Partner with Project Managers, manufacturing, purchasing, service, and other engineering teams to keep projects moving
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), troubleshooting, and equipment validation
  • Assist with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), equipment startup, and commissioning as needed
  • Troubleshoot electrical design and equipment issues alongside engineering and field service teams
  • Recommend design improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • 3+ years of electrical design experience within industrial equipment, machinery, automation, manufacturing, or a related environment
  • Experience creating and interpreting electrical schematics and electrical drawings
  • Hands-on experience with electrical control panel design
  • Experience with motor controls, drives, transformers, and industrial power distribution
  • Ability to perform electrical design calculations including wire sizing, component sizing, and electrical protection
  • Working knowledge of NEC requirements
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with manufacturing and other engineering teams
  • Ability to travel approximately 15%
Preferred Experience
These are helpful, but you do not need to check every box to be considered:
  • UL508A knowledge or experience
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Equipment commissioning or startup experience
  • Heavy industrial equipment or custom machinery design
  • PLC or HMI experience with Rockwell or Siemens
  • Experience working directly with manufacturing or field service teams