Electrical Design Engineer

Elgin, Illinois, United States | Industrial Automation | Full-time

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Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company. 

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.  We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Electrical Designer Engineer willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.


What you will do…

  • Specify automation and electrical components to meet customer specifications, application requirements, and industrial standards
  • Create custom control panel layouts and bills of materials
  • Design wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, and one-line power distribution drawings
  • Perform enclosure FLA and heat dissipation calculations
  • Create and maintain AutoCAD Electrical templates, blocks and symbols library
  • Organize and maintain project drawings and technical information
  • Work with project managers and operations manager to schedule and prioritize tasks

What you will need to succeed…

  • AS/BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline
  • Experience in electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Knowledge of UL 508A, UL 698A, NFPA 79, and CSA standards preferred
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience within the automation industry preferred

Physical demands…

The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
  • Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

What you’ll love about us…

MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

  • On the job training with fully accredited training programs
  • Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
  • Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
  • Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.