Electrical Engineer Jobs in St. Louis, MO

Electrical Engineer I

Location: St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Compensation: Starting at $72,000 annually plus 10% annual incentive opportunity. Actual starting pay will be based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

About ECS

We’re in the risk management business. With our help, our clients keep their fire sprinkler systems safe. Whether it’s a risk to lives, structures, properties, or everyday business, we guide clients to the best answer for their safety. Corrosion is our enemy and safety is our goal.

To accomplish that goal, we’ve come to understand why and how corrosion happens. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution because a truly cost-effective combination of devices, systems, and management approaches depends on your individual needs. And we never stop finding new and better ways to serve those needs.

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer I is a key member of the product development team responsible for designing and supporting innovative electrical and control systems for ECS products within the fire protection industry. This role focuses on electrical design, controls integration, and technical documentation, ensuring reliable and effective system performance across the full product portfolio. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, the Electrical Engineer I applies engineering principles to develop electrical system solutions, integrate hardware and controls, and support products throughout the development lifecycle. The position requires strong technical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the successful delivery of new and existing products.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop electrical systems, controls architecture, hardware solutions, and interface specifications based on product and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, engineering reports, change documentation, and other project-related records.
• Apply established engineering practices, design controls, and regulatory requirements throughout the product development process.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot electrical and control system designs to ensure products meet functional and performance requirements.
• Develop and review bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and test procedures to support manufacturing implementation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to successfully develop and launch products.
• Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers on outsourced design, testing, and product development activities.
• Build, support, and evaluate prototypes, conducting testing and documenting results to drive design improvements.
• Monitor project progress, communicate status updates, and support on-time completion of development activities.
• Support supplier development, production, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product performance, quality, and manufacturability.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing electrical systems, including AC and DC power distribution, schematics, and electronic circuitry.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, sensor integration, and hardware interfaces.
• Experience creating, analyzing, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electrical and control system designs.
• Proficiency with electrical design and schematic software such as AutoCAD Electrical, KiCAD, Altium, Orcad, or similar ECAD/EDA tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to support technical decisions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in electrical engineering, product development, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience designing products to meet EMI/EMC, UL, CE, or other regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production implementation, or design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
• Exposure to product testing, validation, and prototype development activities.
• Experience working on cross-functional product development projects from concept through production.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Engineered Corrosion Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources team to discuss your needs.