Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical schematics, blueprints, layouts, and specifications for installation and assembly.
• Develop electrical drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and equipment specifications.
• Support electrical design proposals and ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Inspect and functionally test completed equipment before shipment; identify and correct defects or discrepancies.
• Perform load calculations and other standard electrical computations.
• Guide electricians and production employees on schematic reading, installation, testing, labeling, and safe work practices.
• Establish and maintain standard methods for electrical component design and enclosure layout.
• Provide technical support and hands-on training to production personnel.
• Develop and coordinate electrical cross-training programs.
• Review third-party project materials and coordinate electrical requirements and timing.
• Work with customers and internal teams to resolve electrical issues before equipment ships.
• Apply appropriate work methods and priorities while managing multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience designing, installing, and testing electrical equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including multimeters and ammeters, and performing functional/indication testing.
• Ability to design and build control panels for basic electro-mechanical systems.
• Basic programming experience with electrical equipment such as displays, sensors, and HMIs.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC electricity and electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of power-generation equipment, including generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Current knowledge of NEC requirements.
• Experience with fuel system integration is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and customer communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and management.
• Some travel to job sites is required.

Work Environment