Mercor

Electrical Design Specialist - Expert

Germany full-time Senior EUR70 - EUR85
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About the role

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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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Electrical Design Specialist - Expert role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Mercor?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, Electrical and Design have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, Electrical and Design.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Electrical Design Specialist - Expert role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Electrical and Design, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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