About this role
Electrical Systems Integration Engineer
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year — higher salary available based on experience
Position Summary
Seeking an Electrical Integration Engineer with hands-on experience in electrical design, installation, and testing. This role supports power-generation equipment and electrical integration within a manufacturing environment, including control wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
What You’ll Do
- Support electricians with training on schematic interpretation, electrical installation, testing, and labeling.
- Work with sales and engineering teams on electrical designs, proposals, and specifications while ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) .
- Inspect and functionally test completed equipment before shipment using drawings, specifications, and defined test requirements.
- Identify electrical issues, discrepancies, or defects and coordinate corrections with supervisors and managers.
- Provide technical direction on electrical component design, placement, and layout within equipment enclosures.
- Train employees on safe equipment and tool operation, electrical work methods, and required technical procedures.
- Develop and coordinate cross-training programs covering the electrical aspects of the company's products.
- Determine appropriate work methods and priorities while exercising sound technical judgment.
- Perform electrical calculations related to wiring and equipment load requirements.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, blueprints, layouts, and specifications.
- Develop electrical drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs) and specify appropriate electrical equipment.
- Review third-party electrical materials and equipment required for projects and coordinate their timely receipt and integration.
- Provide technical support and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, management, and customers.
- Travel to job sites when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience involving the design, installation, and testing of electrical equipment.
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
- Experience designing and building control panels for basic electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency with electrical test equipment, including:
Multimeters
- Amp meters
- Functional testing equipment and methods
- Defined indicator testing
- Ability to perform functional and indication testing of electrical equipment.
- Basic programming experience with electrical equipment such as displays, sensors, and HMIs .
- Working knowledge of AC/DC electricity and electrical theory .
- Thorough understanding of the current National Electrical Code (NEC) .
- Strong knowledge of power-generation equipment and related electrical systems, including:
Generators
- Transformers
- Switchboards
- Controllers
- Circuit breakers
- Motors
- Heating units
- Conduit systems
- Ability to work from written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
- Strong professional communication and presentation skills.
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to maintain a professional image.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Knowledge
- Power generation systems
- Electronic controls
- Fuel system integration
- Experience with fuel-system integration is a plus.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.
- Ability to travel between local facilities as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Some travel to job sites is required.