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Automate America is an industrial automation marketplace where manufacturers connect with skilled electrical engineers contractors. Browse professional profiles, review project histories, and send a direct work request. Projects typically receive qualified contractor responses within 24 hours.
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What does an electrical engineer do in manufacturing?
Electrical engineers design the electrical systems behind machines and facilities — control panel schematics, power distribution, motor and drive sizing, and code calculations. They produce the drawings (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) the installation is built from, run arc-flash and load studies, and support commissioning to make the build safe and code-compliant.
What is the difference between an electrical engineer and an electrician?
An electrical engineer designs and documents the system — schematics, panel layouts, conductor sizing, and stamped drawings. An electrician installs and wires what the engineer designed, under a trade license. Engineers work upstream of the build; electricians execute it. Most projects need both, and Automate America lists each separately.
How much do electrical engineer contractors charge?
Electrical engineering contractors on the platform typically post $55–$110 per hour. Rate depends on PE licensure, the complexity of the design, and whether stamped drawings or power-system studies are required — senior PE-licensed power and arc-flash work commands the upper end.
Do I need a PE-licensed electrical engineer for my project?
You need a Professional Engineer (PE) when drawings must be stamped for permitting or code compliance — typically facility power distribution, building electrical, and many capital projects. Machine-level control panel design often does not require a stamp. Define your scope and a contract engineer will tell you whether a PE is needed.
What software do industrial electrical engineers use?
Common tools include AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN for schematics and panel design, SKM PowerTools or ETAP for short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies, and Revit MEP for facility work. Engineers also use NEC and NFPA 70E references and manufacturer selection tools for PLCs, drives, and protective devices.
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