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About the role
What they do
Electrical Design Engineers turn machine, plant, and building requirements into clean electrical documentation. They define circuits, create schematics, and prepare the package that production, panel builders, and commissioning teams can work from.
- Create circuit diagrams and wiring plans
- Define components, terminals, and cable routes
- Prepare BOMs, labels, and documentation sets
- Support control cabinet design and panel build
- Update as-built documentation after changes
Core skills
Strong Electrical Design Engineers combine engineering judgment with practical documentation discipline. They know how to keep drawings consistent, reduce wiring mistakes, and make sure the design can be built and maintained.
- EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar ECAD tools
- PLC and control system interfaces
- Electrical standards, safety rules, and documentation practice
- Reading mechanical layouts and process requirements
- Coordination with automation, mechanical, and production teams
Typical projects
Companies bring in an electrical design engineer for new machine builds, plant extensions, line upgrades, and retrofit work. The role is also common when internal teams are overloaded or when a specific tool stack such as EPLAN P8 is needed.
In Germany, this often means close work with machine builders, industrial equipment suppliers, and manufacturing sites that need clear handover documentation. Remote work is common for drawing and revision tasks, while workshops or commissioning phases may need on-site support.
Tools and deliverables
Good professionals do more than draft symbols. They build documentation that supports procurement, assembly, testing, and maintenance.
- Detailed schematics and terminal diagrams
- Cable lists, I/O lists, and parts lists
- Control cabinet layouts
- Change documentation and revision updates
- Handover files for commissioning and service
What to look for
A strong Electrical Design Engineer thinks ahead. They ask how the system will be built, tested, and serviced. They flag unclear requirements early, keep naming and numbering consistent, and work well with mechanical design, automation, and purchasing.
Look for someone who is comfortable with ECAD workflows, understands control panels and industrial wiring, and can communicate clearly with technicians. For freelance work, the best fit is someone who can step into an existing project fast and keep the documentation stable.
When freelance makes sense
Freelance support is useful when a project has a deadline gap, a tool migration, or a temporary surge in engineering load. It also helps when you need a specialist for one plant, one machine family, or one documentation standard.
A freelance electrical engineer can slot into your workflow without a long onboarding phase. That matters when the project is moving and the design work must stay aligned with procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning.
Meet FRATCH Electrical Design Engineers
Ahmet Demir
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024
Last position:
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024 at Horiba GmbH
- Planning and development of electrical systems for test benches and alternative drive systems
- Designing a battery test station specifically for electric cars
- Specifying and designing controls, following standards, legal regulations, planning guidelines, and customer specs
- Sizing and selecting electrical components
- Creating electrical schematics and macros and maintaining parts data with EPLAN P8 Version Interface 2024
- Updating and adapting PLC programs
- Preparing SISTEMA calculations
- Supporting assembly and commissioning
- Ordering electrical components in SAP
- Ensuring compliance with common standards and regulations
- Sizing and cost calculation of high-current cables (1200 V/1000 A for AC and DC)
Ahmed Sioud
Electrical Hardware Designer
Last position:
Electrical Hardware Designer at Dematic GmbH
- Planning and designing hardware components for stacker cranes
- Creating engineering drawings and storing parts lists in SAP
- Maintaining and updating old and new circuit diagrams in EPLAN P8
- Managing master data up to creating macros for parts and assemblies
- Technical clarifications with suppliers, customers, and other departments
- Supporting the preparation of quotes and cost estimates
Jisa Sabu
Electrical Design Engineer Trainee
Last position:
Electrical Design Engineer Trainee at STEP Global Corporate Solutions LLC
- Electrical system design in power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
- Drafted and designed electrical layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
- Performed lighting simulation and analysis with Dialux
- Utilized Revit MEP in Electrical for building information modeling
- Conducted electrical estimation and takeoff using PlanSwift
- Estimated material and labor costs for electrical projects
Simon Daxlberger
Electrical design and planning
Last position:
Electrical design and planning at Daxitt GmbH
- Creation of electrical circuit diagrams
- Selection and evaluation of electrical components for cleanrooms and UL
- Creation of technical datasheets and parts lists
- Setup and creation of macros in EPLAN P8
- Training and onboarding of new employees
- Technical project management of a machine platform
- Development of new processes
Jürgen Sieber
Master Electrician and CAD Specialist
Last position:
Master Electrician and CAD Specialist at ZBS-SCREEN
- Trained at a Technical University of Applied Sciences for Electrical Engineering
- Master electrician specialized in CAD and AutoCAD usage
- Creation of CAD electrical plans for electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation trades for about 20 years
- Production, editing, and modification of new plans, shop and assembly drawings, and as-built plans
- Drafting of electrical distribution plans
- Delivery of finished plans as DWG file or PDF with guaranteed encryption via email
- Creation of 3D plans with Fusion 360
- Project work for clients such as BMW, ESA, DLR, the German Armed Forces, FC Bayern, Baywobau, and switchgear enclosures for Bayernwerk Netz
- Flexible scheduling, absolute discretion, and fast, cost-effective work with prospects for long-term collaboration
Philippe Chenevoy
Electronics technician, PLC programming & commissioning
Last position:
Electronics technician, PLC programming & commissioning / EPLAN at Automaton Soluton Chenevoy
Electronics technician (€48.63 / hr)
PLC programming & commissioning / EPLAN (€61.46 / hr)
Travel time / drive time (€48.63 / hr)
Travel costs (€0.30 / km)
Domestic overnight stay (€55.00 / night)
For work on Sundays & public holidays, as well as night work, the legal surcharges apply
Travel time / drive time counts as working time
Travel costs €0.30 / km
Domestic overnight stays €55.00 / night
All invoices, unless agreed otherwise in writing, are due for payment without deduction within 14 days of the invoice date
Norbert Fiebig
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / Instrumentation & Control Planner
Last position:
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / Instrumentation & Control Planner at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH
Planning & documentation of electrical systems with EPLAN P8 (all versions incl. 2.9), Fluid & Cogineer
Migrations: EPLAN 5.7 → P8, PLC S5 → S7
Instrumentation & control technology, power distribution, control cabinet construction
Standards-compliant documentation, form & report design
Article/macro database maintenance, standardization via macros & Cogineer
Excel-based data pipelines for automated plan creation and measurement point processing
Revisions
Commissioning exclusively with own project planning or integration into the client's planning team
Industries: chemical, automotive, energy, infrastructure, food, mechanical engineering
Tools & systems**
Available at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH: EPLAN P8 (incl. Fluid), EPLAN Cogineer, Excel-based data processing for technical interfaces, Office software tools
Other mastered tools (provided by client): AutoCAD, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, Caddy++, SAP, systems for explosion protection & functional safety (e.g. Pepperl+Fuchs)
Project preferences**
Focus on planning, documentation, standardization
No PLC field programming or pure software development
No site management or classic electrical installation
Commissioning only with active planning responsibility
Prefer projects with technical depth and clear structure
Malek Ben Ayed
Product Designer Thermal Management System for Electric Trucks
Last position:
Product Designer Thermal Management System for Electric Trucks at Voss Automotive GmbH
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Electrical Design Engineers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
13 years
Position duration
5.4 years
Positions per freelancer
5
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Production
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Logistics, Operations, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
88%
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Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An Electrical Design Engineer delivers the electrical documentation that turns a technical concept into something that can be built and maintained. That usually includes schematics, terminal plans, cable lists, BOMs, and revision updates. In many projects, the same person also supports control cabinet layout and handover documentation.
Most companies expect solid ECAD skills, especially in EPLAN or a comparable tool. Depending on the project, the freelancer may also need AutoCAD Electrical, document management systems, and a good understanding of PLC-related interfaces. The exact tool stack matters less than the ability to keep drawings consistent and production-ready.
Not always, but the titles often overlap in practice. An electrical engineer may work broader design or calculation tasks, while an EPLAN engineer usually focuses on electrical documentation and schematic work. For hiring, the real question is whether the person can deliver the drawings and lists your project needs.
Freelance support works well when the workload is temporary, a deadline is tight, or you need a specialist for a specific design environment. An Electrical Design Engineer on a freelance basis is also useful during plant upgrades, machine launches, or staff absences. If the need is ongoing and strategic, a permanent hire may fit better.
Yes, much of the work can be done remotely because it is document- and CAD-based. For Germany-based projects, companies often mix remote design work with on-site time for reviews, cabinet checks, or commissioning support. The right setup depends on how much coordination with hardware and shop-floor teams is needed.
Ask to see relevant schematics, project types, and the tools used in similar work. A strong Electrical Design Engineer should explain how they manage revisions, naming rules, and coordination with mechanical and automation teams. Clear samples and a short technical interview are usually enough to judge fit.
In Germany, this role is common in machine building, industrial automation, manufacturing, and special-purpose equipment. It also appears in plant engineering and retrofit projects where existing documentation must be cleaned up or expanded. The best freelancers understand both the technical design and the pace of industrial delivery.
A drafter can draw what others specify, but a strong electrical design engineer understands the system behind the drawing. They spot missing connections, catch practical issues before build time, and keep the documentation usable for assembly and service. That saves time across engineering, procurement, and commissioning.
The average hourly rate for Electrical Design Engineers in Germany is 82 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 657 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Electrical Design Engineers in Germany, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Electrical Design Engineers in Germany have 13 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Electrical Design Engineers in Germany are German (100%), English (75%), and Arabic (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Electrical Design Engineers in Germany are Automotive (88%), Manufacturing (75%), and Energy (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Electrical Design Engineers in Germany are Product Development (100%), Operations (50%), and Production (38%).
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