Electrical Engineer

No C2C or 3rd Party candidates will be considered

Electrical Engineer I

Darien, WI | Direct Hire | $80,000–$100,000 | Comprehensive Benefits

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established leader in enclosure and power solutions to hire an Electrical Engineer I to design electrical systems for diesel and gas-fueled generators used in the power generation industry. This is a great opportunity for an engineer early in their career looking to build hands-on technical experience, work cross-functionally, and grow long-term within a stable, established organization.

About the Role

You'll design low-voltage AC power and control systems for generator applications — from schematics and panel layouts through testing support and production troubleshooting. You'll work closely with manufacturing, sales, and service teams, and get exposure to the full engineering lifecycle: design, component selection, customer specifications, and field support. If you're looking to sharpen your AutoCAD Electrical skills and build real-world experience on mission-critical power systems, this role offers a strong runway.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and assist in testing electrical systems for diesel and gas-fueled generators
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements to ensure design compliance
• Create and maintain schematics, panel layouts, interconnects, and point-to-point wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design main low-voltage AC power systems below 600V
• Evaluate and select electrical and electronic components for control systems
• Design control systems supporting heating, filtration, and pumping applications
• Create bills of materials using the company's engineering change order process
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and service personnel, helping diagnose and resolve field issues
• Support production and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design intent and quality standards are met
• Incorporate applicable UL and NEC requirements into electrical designs
• Stay current with industry developments and contribute ideas for new products and design improvements
• Travel to job sites as needed to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred — or 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in lieu of a degree
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, panel layouts, interconnects, and point-to-point wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of low-voltage AC power systems, control systems, NEC 70E, and UL standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, troubleshoot technical issues, and meet deadlines

Why This Role

• Hands-on engineering experience across the full product lifecycle — design, testing, production, and field support
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, manufacturing, and service teams
• Long-term growth within a well-established, growing organization
• Direct hire with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and life insurance