Electrical Design Specialist
Quick facts
- Type
- Part-time
- Location
- Remote
- Background
- PhD
- Platform
- Mercor — 291 open jobs
- Typical pay at Mercor
- $42–180/hour · median $85 (135 jobs on our site)
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay to get AI training work
What You'll Do
Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance.
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, and identify potential design 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, Electrical Engineers, or Electrical Design Specialists 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 engineering principles.
Practical experience designing or evaluating electrical systems across areas such as 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.
Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EPLAN, Revit, or equivalent is a plus.
Candidates with practical experience applying electrical engineering principles to real-world electrical systems are strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree or professional engineering certification.
Experience with power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
Experience specifying and sizing transformers, switchgear, cables, motors, and protection equipment.
Experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, or control systems.
Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, data centers, renewable energy projects, or other complex infrastructure.
Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, or equivalent.
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, Electrical Design, Power Systems, and Industrial Electrical Systems
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
About Mercor
Mercor is an AI-driven hiring marketplace that places professionals on contracts with leading AI labs. You apply once, complete a short AI interview, and are then matched to open projects.