Electrical Design Technician Jobs
Electrical Design Technician jobs are open across utilities, manufacturing, construction, and engineering services, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in AutoCAD drafting, power systems design, and control panel layout. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Electrical Design Engineer I
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support the design, development, and improvement of power distribution equipment. This role will contribute to electrical design projects, product development initiatives, testing, and technical documentation while supporting safe, reliable, and market-ready solutions.
The ideal candidate is a motivated electrical engineer with experience in power systems, circuit design, and electrical documentation who enjoys hands-on problem solving and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Support electrical product design activities, including component selection, thermal considerations, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection hardware design.
- Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal management concepts.
- Develop engineering specifications and technical documentation for power protection systems.
- Design switchboard power and control circuits.
- Create and maintain engineering documents, including schematics and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Assist with the integration and qualification of third-party devices used in power distribution equipment.
- Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate product performance and reliability.
- Develop and support customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
- Provide sustaining engineering support for both new and existing power protection products.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems through hands-on testing and analysis.
- Support product safety certifications and testing with regulatory organizations, including UL, CSA, and IEC standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software.
- Experience designing power distribution systems or equipment, including:
- Power Distribution Units (PDU)
- Static Transfer Switches (STS)
- Remote Power Panels (RPP)
- Switchboards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using electrical engineering tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and related test equipment.
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems and electrical power distribution.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
- Strong laboratory skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
What You'll Bring
- A strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
- Attention to detail when creating designs and technical documentation.
- Interest in supporting innovative power distribution technologies and product improvements.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Electrical Design Engineer I
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support the design, development, and improvement of power distribution equipment. This role will contribute to electrical design projects, product development initiatives, testing, and technical documentation while supporting safe, reliable, and market-ready solutions.
The ideal candidate is a motivated electrical engineer with experience in power systems, circuit design, and electrical documentation who enjoys hands-on problem solving and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Support electrical product design activities, including component selection, thermal considerations, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection hardware design.
- Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal management concepts.
- Develop engineering specifications and technical documentation for power protection systems.
- Design switchboard power and control circuits.
- Create and maintain engineering documents, including schematics and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Assist with the integration and qualification of third-party devices used in power distribution equipment.
- Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate product performance and reliability.
- Develop and support customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
- Provide sustaining engineering support for both new and existing power protection products.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems through hands-on testing and analysis.
- Support product safety certifications and testing with regulatory organizations, including UL, CSA, and IEC standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software.
- Experience designing power distribution systems or equipment, including:
- Power Distribution Units (PDU)
- Static Transfer Switches (STS)
- Remote Power Panels (RPP)
- Switchboards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using electrical engineering tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and related test equipment.
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems and electrical power distribution.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
- Strong laboratory skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
What You'll Bring
- A strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
- Attention to detail when creating designs and technical documentation.
- Interest in supporting innovative power distribution technologies and product improvements.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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- Amazon43
- Raytheon22
- Apple13
- Northrop Grumman12
- Redwood Materials12
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services48
- Manufacturing43
- Technology & Software29
- Electronics & Hardware19
- Retail12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design technician jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic and panel layout drawings
- Two or more years of experience producing electrical construction documents
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant industry standards
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology or a related field
- Experience reading and interpreting one-line diagrams and wiring schematics
- Familiarity with bill-of-materials generation and component selection for electrical assemblies
Tips for Your Electrical Design Technician Job Search
List your CAD software versions precisely
Hiring managers screen for specific versions of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and EPLAN. Name the exact releases you've used in your resume skills section so you clear automated filters that reject candidates who list only the software name without a version.
Highlight schematic types you've produced
Don't just say you created electrical drawings. Specify whether your work included single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel schedules, or relay logic diagrams. Recruiters and engineers scan for these terms when they define the role's core deliverable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical design technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by code standard
Postings often specify NEC, IEC, or UL standards experience. Target roles that match the code environment you've worked in most, since employers in regulated industries like utilities and industrial manufacturing treat standards familiarity as a hard requirement.
Prepare a redline or revision sample
Interviewers commonly ask you to walk through a drawing correction or markup. Bring a sanitized before-and-after redline example from a past project so you can demonstrate how you handle design changes, version control, and cross-discipline coordination under review.
Negotiate using project scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, reference the complexity of projects you've supported, such as multi-panel industrial controls or high-voltage substation layouts, rather than citing generic experience years. That framing anchors the conversation to deliverable complexity, which engineers and hiring managers recognize immediately.
Electrical Design Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical design technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical design technicians right now include Amazon, Raytheon, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utilities, industrial manufacturers, and engineering services firms consistently drive the highest volume of openings for this role.
How many electrical design technician jobs are remote?
About 35% of electrical design technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many technical roles because the work often requires collaboration on physical equipment or site drawings. Sub-specializations like CAD drafting support and documentation review tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an electrical design technician?
Most electrical design technicians start with an associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology, electronics, or a related field, which provides grounding in circuit theory and print reading. From there, employers expect hands-on CAD training, typically in AutoCAD Electrical or a similar platform. Entry-level roles or internships where you produce real drawings under review accelerate the path to independent work quickly.
Can you get hired as an electrical design technician with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical design technician roles exist, particularly at smaller engineering firms and contractors that prioritize CAD proficiency and technical aptitude over years of experience. Building a portfolio of practice drawings, completing an AutoCAD Electrical certification, and showing familiarity with NEC conventions are concrete ways to stand out when your formal work history is limited.
What does the electrical design technician interview process look like?
Interviews typically include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical conversation with a lead engineer or design manager. You'll likely be asked to walk through drawings you've produced, explain how you handle redlines or design changes, and demonstrate your CAD workflow. Some employers add a short take-home drawing exercise or ask you to interpret an existing schematic on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical design technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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