Electrical Integration Engineer – Power Systems

Team: Qualdoc Staffing

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Commitment: Direct Hire

Workplace Type: onsite

Responsibilities

• Review electrical designs, schematics, specifications, and layouts for accuracy and NEC compliance.
• Support electrical design, proposals, and specification requirements in coordination with Sales Engineering.
• Develop electrical drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs) and specify appropriate electrical equipment.
• Establish recommended methods for electrical component design, arrangement, and installation within equipment enclosures.
• Guide and train electricians and production employees on schematic interpretation, installation, testing, labeling, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
• Develop and coordinate cross-training for production employees covering the electrical aspects of the product line.
• Inspect and functionally test completed equipment before shipment using product drawings and specifications.
• Identify discrepancies, defects, or installation issues and coordinate corrections with Supervisors and Managers.
• Review incoming third-party materials and confirm electrical requirements, expected delivery, and required integration work.
• Perform electrical load calculations and other standard computations related to wiring and equipment requirements.
• Read and work from drawings, layouts, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine proper installation methods.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical work methods, priorities, tools, and equipment.
• Use electronic test equipment to perform functional and indication testing and basic programming of displays, sensors, and HMIs.
• Assist with resolving technical issues and discrepancies before equipment is shipped.
• Exercise sound judgment when establishing work methods and priorities.
• Travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience involving electrical equipment design, installation, and testing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering blueprints.
• Experience designing and building control panels for basic electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment and testing methods, including multimeters, ammeters, and functional testing with defined indicators.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity and electrical theory.
• Thorough understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Strong knowledge of power-generation equipment, including generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Ability to perform basic programming of electrical equipment such as displays, sensors, and HMIs.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers, customers, supervisors, and management.
• Strong customer-service skills and professional presence.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Some travel to job sites and between local facilities is required.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred: Knowledge of fuel system integration and experience with power-generation controls and systems.