Electrical Engineer - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr

🏢 mercor · all jobs
📍 Australia
💰 USD 70 - 85 / hourly
📅 Posted Sep 3, 2026 · via Himalayas
🏷 Electrical Engineering Specialist, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Design, Remote Electrical Engineer +6 more
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About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Electrical Design Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$85/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Short-term project
Role Responsibilities

- Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements and system performance.

- Design and review electrical systems , circuits, and components, including distribution systems and control panels .

- Interpret and analyze electrical schematics , diagrams, and technical documentation.

- Perform electrical calculations such as load flow , voltage drop , and short-circuit analysis .

- Evaluate design alternatives and identify potential design issues or improvements.

- Review and validate designs against project requirements and engineering standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- Experienced Electrical Design Engineers or Electrical Engineers with hands-on industry experience .

- Bachelor's , Master's , or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

- Strong understanding of electrical system design and engineering principles .

- Practical experience in designing or evaluating electrical systems .

- Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems and power distribution .

- Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical , ETAP , or Revit .

Preferred

- Advanced degree or professional engineering certification .

- Experience with power system studies and specifying and sizing transformers and switchgear .

- Experience with industrial automation and control systems .

- Familiarity with electrical codes and standards like IEC , IEEE , or NEC .

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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