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Electrical Designer

nVent · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project where you worked closely with a team to deliver a build.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well with engineers and production.

How do you keep learning about electrical codes and standards?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their code knowledge current as the NEC changes every few years.

What would you do

You notice a spec change that affects your drawings. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate impacts to the project team quickly.

A drawing you released has an error found on the floor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and fix them quickly.

About the work

Which tools have you used for electrical design, like SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical?

What they are checking: Whether they can work in the design software this team uses.

Walk me through how you calculate conduit fill under the NEC.

What they are checking: Whether they can do code calculations correctly, not just draw lines.

How do you build a wiring diagram and equipment schedule from customer specs?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn requirements into accurate design documents.

How do you check your own drawings before they go for review?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that catch their own mistakes.

How do you decide wire sizes for a circuit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand ampacity and voltage drop basics.

What makes an electrical drawing set ready for customer submittal?

What they are checking: Whether they know what complete and clear documentation looks like.

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The full job description

As published by nVent.

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE: As an Electrical Designer at nVent Management Company, you will be at the forefront of crafting inventive electrical solutions that ensure a more secure world. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with dedicated teams on world-class projects in Madison. You will strictly adhere to industry standards and collaborate with a dynamic group to deliver flawless builds! • Build functional electrical systems that meet customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable electrical codes. • Build and review initial electrical drawing sets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for customer submittal. • Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment schedules using SolidWorks Electrical (SWE), AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent. • Use engineering judgment when performing calculations and layouts, including conduit and wire fill requirements according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). • Review project specifications and communicate potential impacts or updates related to the build to project team members. • Collaborate with project teams to provide technical insights, clarify build intent, and support issue resolution. • Support drafting and layout development by coordinating with CAD techs as needed. • Manage multiple tasks and priorities while contributing to timely delivery and continuous improvement. YOU HAVE: • An academic background in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience with electrical build or systems, preferred. • Experience working with electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation in an engineering, manufacturing, or construction environment, preferred. • Knowledge of power distribution equipment, breaker panels, disconnects, transfer switches, and cable management products. • Experience working in a collaborative environment with multi-functional teams (preferred). • Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC). • Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-organized build documentation. WE HAVE: • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com . • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: • Innovative & adaptable • Dedicated to absolute integrity • Focused on the customer first • Respectful and team oriented • Optimistic and energizing • Accountable for performance • Benefits to support the lives of our employees Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JH1

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