Senior Electrical Design Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at HESCO, your key responsibilities will include designing and developing electrical products, creating detailed documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and continually improving designs by integrating the latest industry trends.

To be considered for the role of Senior Electrical Design Engineer at HESCO, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (a background in Mechanical Engineering is preferred), proven experience in electrical design, proficiency in CAD software, and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance including NEC codes and UL requirements.

HESCO ensures compliance in electrical design through the expertise of its Senior Electrical Design Engineer, who acts as the primary contact with UL and accreditation agencies to meet NEC standards and other regulatory requirements, ensuring that all designs are up to industry standards.

Essential tools for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer at HESCO include proficiency in CAD tools, particularly AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with manufacturing MRP systems like Epicor. Skills in problem-solving, communication, and collaboration are crucial for success in this role.

HESCO stands out as a unique employer by promoting an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives while offering a supportive environment where the Senior Electrical Design Engineer can thrive and innovate within the Alternative Energy and Automation markets.

In answering this question, share specific experiences where you applied NEC standards in your previous projects, focusing on how you ensured compliance and the implications it had on project success. Highlight your familiarity with codes and how it shapes your design decisions.

Discuss your preferred CAD tools, such as AutoCAD Electrical, emphasizing how you utilize these tools for creating accurate schematics and layouts. Be prepared to share instances where your proficiency led to enhanced project efficiency or resolved design challenges.

Explain your approach to teamwork, highlighting communication strategies and methods you employ to facilitate successful collaboration among sales engineers, customer engineers, and production teams. Relate past experiences that demonstrate your ability to work well with diverse groups.

Reflect on specific projects where you identified cost-saving opportunities in your designs. Discuss the strategies you employed to balance performance and cost while meeting client needs, showcasing your problem-solving abilities.

Describe your methods for staying informed about industry trends, such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, or engaging with professional organizations. Mention not only the strategies but also how you apply this knowledge to your work at HESCO.

Detail your problem-solving approach in such scenarios, including steps for assessing the issues, communicating with stakeholders, and devising a corrective action plan. It’s important to emphasize your commitment to quality and compliance.

Pick a project that challenged your skills. Discuss the objectives, the challenges faced, and the solutions you implemented, showcasing your technical expertise and decision-making process under pressure.

Discuss how detailed documentation is integral to your design process, supporting communication with team members and ensuring compliance with standards. Provide examples of the types of documents you create and their importance in project execution.

Explain your approach to user-friendly design, which might include usability testing, user feedback, and collaboration with end-users. Share examples where user needs influenced your design choices.

Reflect on the importance of traits such as adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication. Emphasize how these traits contribute to both personal success and the overall mission of HESCO in delivering innovative electrical solutions.