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Senior Electrical Engineer

nVent · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an electrical issue you caught during design review, build or test. How did you solve it?

What they are checking: Whether they find and fix integration problems before they become field failures.

How do you run an early feasibility discussion with a customer who isn't sure what they need?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide customers to clear requirements and set priorities early.

How do you mentor early-career engineers while still delivering your own projects?

What they are checking: Whether they share knowledge actively and make the team stronger.

Tell me about a time you were the main technical contact for a demanding customer.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn customer trust and communicate clearly under pressure.

What would you do

A customer adds equipment late in the design. How do you assess the impact and talk it through with them?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle scope changes clearly and protect both schedule and quality.

A vendor's documentation doesn't match the equipment that arrived. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they verify vendor data and resolve gaps before it affects the build.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd lead an electrical build from customer kickoff to a released drawing set and EBOM.

What they are checking: Whether they can own the full electrical scope from inception to production.

How do you integrate medium-voltage and low-voltage systems inside one building and keep them code compliant?

What they are checking: Whether they understand system-level integration and separation requirements across voltage classes.

Which NEC articles come up most in your work on enclosures and electrical buildings?

What they are checking: Whether they have working code knowledge, not just general awareness.

How do you coordinate requirements from mechanical, structural and controls disciplines on one project?

What they are checking: Whether they can act as the technical hub when many disciplines touch the same building.

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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 POSITION: As an Senior Electrical Engineer at nVent Management Company, you will independently lead complex electrical build and system integration projects in Madison, WI. Collaborate directly with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant electrical builds while providing mentorship to early-career engineers through technical advice and knowledge sharing. This role offers the outstanding opportunity to lead technical efforts from project inception to production, ensuring seamless system-level integration and compatibility! • Lead complex electrical build efforts, delivering complete electrical drawing sets and EBOMs • Act as the primary technical interface for customers, coordinating multi-disciplinary requirements • Ensure system-level electrical integration across medium- and low-voltage systems, following codes and standards • Conduct early prioritization discussions and feasibility studies with customers • Collaborate with vendors for technical documentation • Identify and resolve electrical composition issues during design reviews, build, or test phases • Provide technical direction to support Production during build and test activities • Lead coordinated projects with significant electrical content, ensuring customer specifications are met • Work cross-functionally to manage scope, align project goals, and ensure successful implementation • Mentor early-career engineers, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment YOU HAVE: • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience, preferred. • 5+ years of experience in electrical build, system integration, or related roles, preferred. • Proven experience leading complex electrical projects independently • Solid knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power systems and integration principles, preferred. • Familiarity with relevant electrical codes and standards • Experience crafting and managing electrical BOMs • Strong communication abilities for engaging with customers, vendors, and internal teams • Proficiency with Bluebeam, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred • A collaborative approach with the ability to influence through technical expertise 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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