Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

West Columbia, SC, United States Sterling Engineering Full time
Job Description

Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire
Pay: 70K - 75K
Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, 401(k) Match, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and more

Overview:

Join a growing engineering and manufacturing organization seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support the design, testing, and documentation of critical power systems. This role is key in delivering high-performance solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Job Duties:
  • Design and develop electrical systems for critical power applications
  • Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and production teams
  • Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications
  • Create documentation including BOMs, O&M manuals, and test plans
  • Participate in functional testing and troubleshooting
  • Ensure designs meet industry standards (UL, etc.)
  • Assist in prototyping and analyzing performance results
  • Support quality initiatives and continuous improvement
  • Manage engineering change control and project timelines
  • Follow safety protocols and promote electrical safety across the company
  • Some travel or after-hours work may be required
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
  • 4-7 years of electrical design experience (switchgear, power systems preferred)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office
  • Strong understanding of UL standards (UL 891, UL 1558, UL 67, etc.)
  • Ability to read and create electrical diagrams and troubleshoot issues
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Technical Recruiter

Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.

As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.

What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.

Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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