Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Recruiting Partner: Katherine Clark

Atlanta, Georgia | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $115,000 to $135,000 | Job ID: 175585

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Atlanta, GA

Join a dynamic and growing organization as a senior leader, overseeing the technical operations for a group recognized for its engineering innovation and commitment to quality in manufacturing. This is an impactful role directly reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, where you will shape technical standards, compliance, and capability development across multiple production sites.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Benefits & Compensation

  • Base salary: $115,000–$135,000
  • Annual bonus: 10-15% (MBO + company performance)
  • Equity: .75-1.0% restricted stock, 4-year vest (More if active 508A MTR holder)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) eligibility and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical engineering or technical leadership in manufacturing, industrial controls, or related sectors
  • Active UL 508A MTR (Manufacturer Technical Representative) certification
  • Hands-on technical expertise in PLC programming, panel design, and control systems integration
  • Direct experience with UL 891 type testing or UL 508A authorization process
  • Based in Atlanta or willing to relocate to the Atlanta metropolitan area

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience leading technical/engineering divisions at panel shops, switchgear manufacturers, or industrial automation firms
  • State electrical contractor licensure (any state)
  • Power distribution system design for large-scale or mission-critical facilities
  • Background in data center, defense, aerospace, utility, or similar industries
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical authority across all four production shops, executing on a seven-year growth plan
  • Lead UL technical compliance, including audits, type testing, and maintaining NRTL relationships
  • Author technical sections of the Quality Manual and define engineering standards across product lines
  • Coordinate with plant operations leadership on technical execution and hiring for wiring roles
  • Mentor and develop technical capabilities within production teams, overseeing training, certification, and knowledge transfer
  • Act as a customer-facing technical expert for complex configurations and engineering submittals

This is a rare opportunity to shape technical culture and standards for an established, ambitious manufacturer with significant growth potential.

 

JOB ID: 175585

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