Senior Design Engineer

Design Integration EngineerLocation: Cranberry Township, PA (Pittsburgh Area) (100% Onsite)Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Month contract to conversion)Travel: Up to 25% (U.S. and Canada, with potential international travel)Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required due to government contract requirements.Join a Stable Engineering Team Supporting Mission-Critical InfrastructureWe are seeking a Design Integration Engineer to join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for designing and integrating complex hardware, control panel, and security systems for government and critical infrastructure projects nationwide.This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys combining electrical design, industrial controls, and hardware systems integration while working directly with customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams.The position is open due to an internal promotion, reflecting the organization's strong commitment to employee growth and long-term career development.What You'll Do:Develop electrical and mechanical system layoutsDesign industrial control panels including:Low-voltage power suppliesTerminal blocksNetwork switchesInternal panel wiringCreate and manage project design documentation from concept through as-built drawingsSupport system staging, testing, troubleshooting, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Oversee technicians during panel assembly and system integration activitiesCoordinate with fabrication vendors and inspect completed panel buildsDesign hardware infrastructure layouts involving:ServersIT racksWorkstationsNetwork switchesHardware interconnectionsParticipate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project planning activitiesCollaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and vendors throughout the project lifecycleTravel periodically to customer sites for surveys, inspections, installation support, and testingRequired Qualifications:✅ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline✅ 5+ years of engineering experience✅ Experience designing industrial control panelsKnowledge of:Electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentalsLow-voltage systemsServers, switches, workstations, and hardware infrastructureSystem integration and engineering documentationExposure to AutoCAD design Preferred ExperienceAccess Control SystemsCCTV / Video Surveillance SystemsVideo Management Systems (VMS)Security Camera Layout & Field-of-View DesignIntrusion Detection SystemsIndustrial AutomationOT (Operational Technology) EnvironmentsRail or Transit SystemsMission-Critical InfrastructureNuclear Industry ExperienceEIT Certification or FE Exam CompletionIdeal BackgroundsWe welcome candidates from roles such as:Hardware Integration EngineerSystems Integration EngineerElectrical Design EngineerControls EngineerIndustrial Automation EngineerElectrical Systems EngineerHardware Systems EngineerRail Systems EngineerControl Panel Design EngineerSecurity Systems EngineerWork Environment:Based in Pittsburgh, PA.100% onsite when not traveling.Flexible work schedule with core daytime hours.Collaborative team environmentOpportunity to work with multiple long-term projects simultaneously.Compensation & Benefits Upon Conversion:Pay Rate: $45 to $60 HourlyTarget salary range: $105,000 to $125,000Medical, dental, and vision benefits401(k)Flexible vacation policyAdditional company benefits available upon full-time conversionInterview Process:Virtual interview with the Hiring ManagerOnsite panel interview at the Cranberry facilityFinal discussion with HR and/or senior leadershipWhat We're Looking For:Candidates with experience at organizations such as Hitachi Rail, Westinghouse, industrial controls manufacturers, systems integrators, or critical infrastructure providers are especially encouraged to apply.