Electrical Design Engineer

Post Date

Aug 05, 2026

Location

Palo Alto,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94304
US
Oct 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

SJC-7d18ee20-2c55-4d95-ac24-ce7a07b5209b

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Infrastructure Design team is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to be a part of our team, supporting projects across the Bay Area in design development and execution of cell and energy manufacturing and R&D facilities. The Electrical Design Engineer will work under the technical supervision of our engineers. We are looking for someone who closely aligns with our mission statement.

Responsibilities:
• Provide advanced design services by preparing and maintaining construction drawings, facilities layouts, and engineering drawings
• Produce complex technical drawings including single line diagrams, layout drawings, panel schedules. Verify using field surveys and develop as-builts
• Develop simple to mid-level designs/layouts through fabrication level 3D models
• Prepare designs and bill of material estimates from general instruction
• Work with various manufacturing, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end user needs and deliver results that meet the collective team’s needs
• Must be able to prioritize and manage heavy workload on multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity
• Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
• Ability to get hands dirty and work on the lines to understand fundamental problems

Pay Range for this role is $45 - $55 depending on years of experience and education.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical distribution systems design up to 480VAC.
• Competency in the following software tools: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Navisworks
• Expert Knowledge of REVIT MEP required. Ability to complete electrical circuiting, coordinate and route, work in work sets, and create families in Revit
• Solid understanding of the NFPA 70 (NEC) and 70E as well as its practical applications
• Skilled in detailed design of complete Low to Medium Voltage power distribution systems including switchgears, substations, panelboards, circuit breakers and interconnecting wires
• Ability to complete short circuit analysis and AC Load studies – Proficient with SKM Power Tools
• A good understanding about the constraints on physical placement and routing of electrical components such as conduit, cable tray and electrical equipment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Medium Voltage (12kV) system design experience
• Ability to obtain PE or EIT certification and be registered in any State
• Construction coordination experience an asset

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.