Senior Electrical Engineer

Position Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Level III)
Location: Onsite – Arlington, Texas
Industry: Custom Automation – Defense, Commercial, and High-Tech Sectors
Travel: Up to 10% Annually

About the Company

Our organization is a long-established, Texas-based automation firm with a strong history of delivering specialized production equipment and systems to both defense and commercial clients. With over three decades of innovation, we've built a reputation for excellence in industries including energetic materials, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical technology.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical design activities across multiple custom automation projects. This position is ideal for a highly motivated engineering professional who thrives on solving complex electrical challenges, communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and values continuous improvement to help elevate team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical control panels and related schematics from initial concept through system delivery using AutoCAD or equivalent platforms.

• Collaborate closely with Controls Engineers to ensure electrical layouts are fully integrated with software systems and functional requirements.

• Ensure all designs meet compliance with applicable safety and electrical standards including NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and ISO.

• Support onsite testing and system commissioning to validate design performance and safety criteria.

• Serve as the in-house expert for diagnosing and resolving issues with electrical hardware and control elements.

• Provide technical oversight and hands-on support during the assembly, installation, and commissioning phases of projects.

• Guide and mentor less experienced engineers in best practices related to layout design, documentation, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on project experience
  
  OR

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 15+ years of relevant electrical design and integration experience

Core Technical Skills

• Expertise with electrical CAD tools and panel layout design

• Strong knowledge of national and international electrical codes and safety standards

• Familiarity with ERP systems for managing bills of materials and job orders

• Competence in handling change control processes (ECR, ECO, ECN)

• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 and quality-driven engineering practices

• Ability to create detailed documentation such as manuals, reports, and operating procedures

• Project leadership experience balancing technical specs, timelines, and budgets

• Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in defense or aerospace manufacturing

• Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent)

• Familiarity with mechanical design principles, including CAD modeling (SolidWorks), FEA, and GD&T

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay Range

• Substantial employer contribution to employee health insurance (75% or more)

• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options

• Paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan with company match – fully vested immediately

• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits

Join a company where your technical acumen, initiative, and leadership make a real impact.

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