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Electrical Engineer

nVent

Hybrid
Madison, WI
Full-time
Senior
8+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 2w ago

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Job description

nVent is hiring a Electrical Engineer — a full-time, based in Madison, WI role. Apply directly on nVent's careers page below.

Electrical Engineer

Location: Madison, WI, US

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will support electrical build, integration, and testing for customer-focused projects, ensuring systems meet performance, quality, and safety standards.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • Develop solutions in collaboration with the Lead Electrical Engineer and customer as needed to refine and confirm the electrical job scope.

  • Gather specifications and requirements for equipment to be integrated into the building.

  • Resolve cable sizing and conduit sizing in accordance with the National Electrical Code and physical space constraints for connected equipment.

  • Partner directly with OEM customers to establish the point-to-point wiring requirements and wiring schedules.

  • Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Engineer to secure final drawing approval.

  • Verify customer-supplied equipment upon receipt.

  • Coordinate and/or perform the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

  • Distribute the action item list upon completion of the FAT and consult on each issue listed.

YOU HAVE:

  • 8+ years of electrical field experience required.

  • Prior experience in low or medium voltage switchgear, factory acceptance testing, and general electrical testing of power distribution systems.

  • Familiarity with the electrical standards specified in the National Electrical Code.

  • Strong ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.

  • Expertise in multi-conductor control wiring and optical patch cable specification.

  • A safety-focused approach to work in the production environment for acceptance testing.

WE HAVE:

  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

    • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

    • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

    • Innovative & adaptable

    • Dedicated to absolute integrity

    • Focused on the customer first

    • Respectful and team oriented

    • Optimistic and energizing

    • Accountable for performance

  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Electrical Engineer at nVent?

The required skills for Electrical Engineer at nVent include: Electrical Engineering.

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