nVent

Electrical Designer

nVent • $70K — $95K *
Madison, WI 53711Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical systems.
  • Experience with electrical drawings and schematics in engineering, manufacturing, or construction settings.
  • Familiarity with power distribution equipment and cable management products.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multi-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other electrical standards.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills for producing build documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Design functional electrical systems according to customer specifications and codes.
  • Review electrical drawing sets for accuracy and completeness.
  • Develop wiring diagrams and equipment schedules using SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Perform calculations for conduit and wire fill per NEC requirements.
  • Communicate project specifications and updates to team members.
  • Collaborate to provide technical insights and support issue resolution during projects.
  • Coordinate with CAD techs for drafting and layout development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans alongside flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various types of leave including personal and parental.
  • Volunteer time and wellness programs to support employee well-being.
  • Legal and identity theft protection services available.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

As an Electrical Designer at nVent Management Company, you will be at the forefront of crafting inventive electrical solutions that ensure a more secure world. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with dedicated teams on world-class projects in Madison. You will strictly adhere to industry standards and collaborate with a dynamic group to deliver flawless builds!
  • Build functional electrical systems that meet customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable electrical codes.
  • Build and review initial electrical drawing sets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for customer submittal.
  • Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment schedules using SolidWorks Electrical (SWE), AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent.
  • Use engineering judgment when performing calculations and layouts, including conduit and wire fill requirements according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Review project specifications and communicate potential impacts or updates related to the build to project team members.
  • Collaborate with project teams to provide technical insights, clarify build intent, and support issue resolution.
  • Support drafting and layout development by coordinating with CAD techs as needed.
  • Manage multiple tasks and priorities while contributing to timely delivery and continuous improvement.


YOU HAVE:
  • An academic background in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience with electrical build or systems, preferred.
  • Experience working with electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation in an engineering, manufacturing, or construction environment, preferred.
  • Knowledge of power distribution equipment, breaker panels, disconnects, transfer switches, and cable management products.
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with multi-functional teams (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-organized build documentation.


WE HAVE:
  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
    • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
    • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.


  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money


  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
    • Innovative & adaptable
    • Dedicated to absolute integrity
    • Focused on the customer first
    • Respectful and team oriented
    • Optimistic and energizing
    • Accountable for performance


  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees


Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.


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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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