Electrical Design Engineer

Position Purpose:

We are actively seeking to hire an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team of Electrical Engineering Professionals located at our Lafayette, Indiana facility. Candidates for the Electrical Design Engineer position at APT can be involved in some or all of the following:

• Creation of AC and DC schematics, components layout, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction plans, and as-builts.
• Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Control Panels, and related components design.
• Making internal equipment design decisions as they relate to enclosures, bus, and circuit breakers.
• Electric power metering and protective relaying.
• HMI, equipment monitoring, and SCADA screen development.
• Programming of PLCs.
• Equipment field start-up.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge or familiarity with Electrical Engineering fundamentals, including 3-phase Wye & Delta power system applications from 208V to 38,000VAC.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and drawings and maintain customer interaction to meet project requirements.
• Proven ability to multitask multiple project requirements and work with the engineering team to keep track of and meet project milestones.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn about circuit breakers, power generation & distribution systems, switchgear, low & medium voltage equipment, generator paralleling, automatic source transfer, motor control, and PLC/HMI/SCADA components.
• Understanding of applicable NEC, ANSI, and UL standards.
• Proficiency in the use of Windows-based applications, including but not limited to:
  • Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Adobe Reader.
  • AutoCAD.
• Ability to travel as necessary and handle other duties as required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information:

• Position Type:
  • Full Time
• Job Function:
  • Engineering, Design
• Approximate Time Commitment:
  • 50 Hours Per Week
• Travel Percentage:
  • Generally less than 20% travel
• Compensation:
  • Commensurate with Experience
  • Bonuses
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

How to Apply for the Electrical Design Engineer Position:

Ready to join our team? Submit your resume and/or a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role to employ@apt-power.com. Don’t wait—apply today!

We are excited to welcome a dedicated Electrical Design Engineer to our team and look forward to your application!