Electrical Designer

Premier Automation is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Design Assurance team. This role supports the development of accurate, practical electrical designs for custom industrial systems, with responsibilities that may include electrical schematics, control panel and cabinet layouts, design reviews, estimating, and electrical design standards. We’re open to a range of experience levels and electrical backgrounds, with opportunities to focus on schematic design, panel and cabinet design, or more advanced electrical design and engineering work based on your experience, strengths, and interests.

Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation provides custom industrial automation and electrical solutions for customers across a variety of industries, designing and building systems that integrate industrial controls, drives, robotics, and automation technologies. As part of the Design Assurance team, you’ll collaborate with engineering and production teams across the company to turn project requirements into high-quality electrical designs that can be successfully built and implemented.

Your Experience at Premier

Here’s what you can expect from the role, the team, and the culture that supports you:

• Job Type: Full-time, salaried position
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible daytime office hours
• Electrical Design: Work on custom industrial electrical systems, with opportunities to contribute to schematics, panel and cabinet layouts, design reviews, estimating, and design standards based on your experience and area of focus
• Team Culture & Growth: Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team with opportunities to grow your expertise in electrical design, industrial controls, automation, and custom-engineered systems, along with employee appreciation events, team activities, community involvement, and seasonal celebrations
• Interview Process: Virtual screening, in-person interview(s), and facility tour

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As an Electrical Designer, you may:

• Develop and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
• Select standardized electrical and control components and ensure drawings accurately reflect wire sizing, wire colors, and design requirements
• Select cabinets and enclosures based on project requirements
• Develop panel and cabinet layouts with consideration for power grouping, wiring flow, component spacing, and accessibility
• Assist with bus bar designs based on amperage, voltage, and available space
• Apply electrical theory, applicable codes, and company design standards to project designs
• Review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related drawings for accuracy and compliance with project requirements
• Support project estimating and quoting by evaluating design requirements, equipment needs, and anticipated build labor
• Complete as-built drawings and support the design of smaller projects while developing experience with more complex systems
• Help develop and maintain preferred products, standardized components, and electrical design practices
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to resolve technical questions and support projects through design and production
• Support or lead larger electrical design projects based on experience and skill level

Experience and Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on electrical design or industry experience
• Understanding of electrical theory and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and interest in solving technical design challenges
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across engineering and production teams
• Genuine interest in electrical systems and developing technical design expertise
• Willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow within the Design Assurance department

Preferred Experience:

• AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards
• Experience with industrial controls, control panels, power distribution, drives, robotics, automation, or similar electrical systems
• Previous electrical design, drafting, panel design, or related engineering experience

Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success

We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with a 100% company-paid deductible
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off package with PTO, 10 company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave for growing families
• Education assistance for ongoing professional development
• Employee wellness programs
• $1,000 employee referral bonuses

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Employment is conditional on passing a background check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

At Premier Automation, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team and our inclusive culture that respects, values, and embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.