Design Engineer Job at Confidential, Waterloo, IA

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  • Confidential
  • Waterloo, IA

Job Description

Job Title

Electrical Design Engineer – Level III

Location

Louisville, KY
(Combination of office and job site)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Schedule

Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Some flexibility based on project needs
Limited travel required

About the Role

Our client designs and delivers advanced airport baggage handling systems that move millions of bags safely, accurately, and efficiently across the globe. Due to rapid growth, they are expanding their Electrical Design Engineering team and are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer – Level III to support complex, high-impact projects.

This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering role for someone who can work with minimal supervision, apply sound judgment, and take ownership of electrical designs from concept through execution. The ideal candidate is a strong technical problem-solver who can develop clean, efficient electrical diagrams—and identify and correct issues before they reach the field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate electrical design activities within assigned engineering projects

  • Analyze schematics, specifications, drawings, and related data to determine design requirements

  • Develop and self-verify accurate electrical device layouts, panel layouts, motor schematics, control schematics, I/O diagrams, and bills of materials

  • Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, company guidelines, and customer contract requirements

  • Support Project Managers, Field Engineers, Purchasing, and Panel Fabrication teams

  • Evaluate, approve, and release design changes and drawing updates

  • Utilize CAD and drafting software to produce detailed electrical designs

  • Communicate design progress and task status to the project team

  • Design electrical systems including power distribution, industrial control panels, and industrial network architectures

  • Interface directly with customers to support installation, commissioning, and required design modifications

  • Provide technical guidance and, when needed, oversee the work of other designers

  • Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications / Requirements

  • 7+ years of electrical design engineering experience in industrial, controls, or automation environments

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation

  • Experience designing control panels, motor control circuits, and industrial power distribution systems

  • Proficiency with CAD and electrical design tools

  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Work Environment

  • Combination of office and job site settings

  • Collaborative, fast-paced, growth-oriented culture

  • Some travel required

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged sitting when in an office environment

  • Standing and walking for extended periods at job sites

  • Occasional climbing at job sites

  • Repetitive typing and data entry

  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Monday to Friday

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