Electrical Engineer
Skills can be taught. Pride in your work, a strong attitude, and dependability can't. Bring those qualities, and you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career with us.
Want real ownership of your projects? Want processes that help you get work done instead of getting in your way? Want to join a team where "We've always done it this way" isn't considered a valid engineering argument?
Our engineers routinely challenge existing process's, workflows, and product decisions. Good ideas win, regardless of where they come from.
Job Summary
This role focuses on the engineering of low and medium voltage electrical systems, including switchboards, switchgear, and integrated power distribution solutions. The position offers exposure across the full product lifecycle, from design and documentation through manufacturing support, testing, and delivery, within a growing and high-demand infrastructure market.
You'll join a team where engineers are trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, solve complex problems, and directly impact the finished product.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical equipment including switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution systems
Create detailed engineering documentation including electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, bills of material (BOMs), and equipment layouts
Partner with mechanical and manufacturing teams to support integration and design-for-manufacturing initiatives
Perform basic to intermediate power system analysis to support performance, safety, and compliance validation
Interface with internal teams and customers to support project requirements and technical execution
Ensure designs align with applicable standards including NEC, UL, and customer-specific requirements
Support product testing, certification, and quality assurance activities
Contribute to ongoing improvements in product design, efficiency, and manufacturability
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
3+ years of experience in electrical design, ideally within power distribution, control panels, switchgear, or related equipment
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, switchboards, or control panel design
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design tools
Exposure to power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower (preferred but not required)
Familiarity with manufacturing environments and design-for-manufacturing concepts
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Exposure to UL standards (UL891, UL1558) or willingness to learn
Experience with control systems, PLCs, or panel-based designs
Basic understanding of arc flash, thermal considerations, and electrical safety
Exposure to mission-critical or data center environments
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option)
Quarterly performance bonus
PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life insurance
Referral bonus program
About Us
MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!
Exempt: Yes
Type: Full Time
Location: Dallas, 75220
Work Location: In Person
- Department
- Engineering
- Location
- Dallas
- Salary
- $80,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Motor Controls, Inc.
Motor Controls Inc. (MCI) designs and manufactures custom control panels, power distribution systems, packaged pumping solutions, water treatment technologies, and industrial enclosures. Drawing on the expertise of our brands, we deliver scalable systems that reduce downtime, simplify installation, and ensure reliable operation for OEMs and end users in industrial, municipal, and agricultural markets.