Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Baxter & Woodman

. Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing electrical distribution systems, including P&IDs and control panel schematics, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to enhance water/wastewater facility processes.

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Electrical DesignProcess And Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)AutoCADControl Panel DesignP.E. License Or EIT Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical Distribution Systems DesignControl Panel Wiring SchematicsSCADA Systems DesignInstrumentation DesignProject Specifications PreparationPanel LayoutsBills Of MaterialCommunication DiagramsProblem SolvingTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADAutodesk RevitVisioSKM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseEIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Water/Wastewater ProcessesElectrical EngineeringInstrumentation And Control SystemsDesign Standards ComplianceMultidisciplinary Consulting Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations
Prepare project specifications for electrical, instrumentation, and process controls
Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Prepare detailed control panel wiring schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and communication diagrams
Prepare instrumentation and control system submittal packages
Design automation, controls, and related SCADA systems for water/wastewater processes, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, and related software and hardware
Work in multidisciplinary consulting engineering teams to create design documents for water/wastewater facility process improvements
Work with integrators and project managers to design control panels and instrumentation for fabrication and installation
Periodically review and update design standards with the E&A Design Director to maintain compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and good engineering practices
Occasionally visit client sites to investigate existing field conditions for design documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program
5+ years’ experience in electrical design
Advanced computer skills, literacy, and proficiency
AutoCAD experience
Effective oral, written, and digital communication skills
Ability to interact easily with other design staff
Effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management
Ability to identify and solve problems promptly
Autodesk Revit experience preferred
Visio experience is a plus or willingness to be quickly trained
SKM or other electrical study software experience preferred
P.E. license or EIT certification with experience in the field working towards a P.E. license preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program
Dedicated benefit advisors
Financial planning program
Life and disability insurance
Tax savings plans
Accident and cancer coverage
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangements
Option to work from home on eligible positions
Flexible schedule on eligible positions
401k plans with expert financial advisors
Employee Stock Ownership program