Job Details:
Lead Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution
A growing manufacturer of power distribution and critical infrastructure equipment is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and execution of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. This individual will serve as a senior engineering resource, leading complex projects, mentoring engineers and designers, and driving innovation across electrical product lines.
This is a highly visible role offering significant involvement in customer-facing engineering, product development, manufacturing support, and strategic technical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
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Lead the development of complete electrical design packages including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, and bills of materials.
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Serve as the primary technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, control systems, and power distribution equipment.
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Review and approve engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
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Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development support to engineers and designers.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, standards, tools, and documentation.
Engineering & Project Execution
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Design and oversee low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, motor control centers, controls integration, and protection schemes.
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Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, and customer-specific standards.
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Collaborate with manufacturing, field service, project management, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
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Support factory acceptance testing, production troubleshooting, and customer witness testing.
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Evaluate project specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical requirements to develop effective engineering solutions.
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Partner with estimating teams to support equipment sizing, system configuration, and project feasibility assessments.
Customer & Product Development
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Lead technical discussions with customers, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
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Support proposal development and provide engineering expertise during project planning phases.
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Research emerging technologies and evaluate new products, components, and design methodologies.
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Participate in new product development and strategic engineering initiatives.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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5+ years of electrical engineering experience with switchgear, power distribution, or related electrical equipment.
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Experience leading electrical design efforts and mentoring junior engineering staff.
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Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage power systems, protective relays, generator controls, short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash mitigation.
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Proficiency with AutoCAD, Promis-e, and related electrical design software.
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Ability to interpret customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and complex electrical requirements.
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Extensive knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards.
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Experience supporting industrial, marine, energy, oil & gas, utility, or mission-critical infrastructure projects preferred.
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Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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Experience with medium-voltage switchgear and protection systems.
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Background in mission-critical power, utility infrastructure, industrial automation, or power generation systems.
Work Environment
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Office-based engineering environment with frequent interaction on the manufacturing floor.
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Hands-on involvement in production support, testing, and project execution.
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Regional travel required to support customers, testing, and project activities.
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Opportunity to lead high-impact projects supporting critical infrastructure and power distribution systems.
To apply, send your resume to PD@Libertyjobs.com
Patrick DelGaone
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