Electrical Design Specialist at Mercor

Electrical Design Specialist | $70–85/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term, high-impact project. You'll apply hands-on industry expertise to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering challenges across a variety of applications.

What You'll Do

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance goals.
• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components — including distribution systems, power systems, control panels, switchgear, and motor control systems.
• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and equipment sizing.
• Evaluate design alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and system performance; identify potential issues or improvements.
• Review and validate designs, calculations, assumptions, and technical approaches against project requirements and engineering standards.

Who Should Apply

• Experienced Electrical Design Engineers or Electrical Engineers with hands-on industry experience.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power systems, and core engineering principles.
• Practical experience designing or evaluating electrical systems in industrial facilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, building services, or energy storage.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, electrical protection, equipment sizing, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EPLAN, or Revit is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional engineering (PE) certification.
• Experience with power system studies: load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Experience specifying and sizing transformers, switchgear, cables, motors, and protection equipment.
• Background in industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems.
• Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, data centers, or renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NEC, or equivalent electrical codes and standards.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, technical submittals, and engineering designs.

Project Details

• Duration: Short-term project
• Work Type: Technical problem-solving, electrical design analysis, and expert evaluation
• Domain: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, and Industrial Electrical Systems

Mercor considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.